Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area Salaries
Occupation wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Occupations Tracked
35
with wage data
Avg. Median Salary
$127,779
across occupations
Top Salary
$228,980
Family Medicine Physicians
Highest Paying Jobs in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area
| # | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $228,980 |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $199,990 |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $199,990 |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $163,350 |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $146,400 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,470 |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $131,130 |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | $125,910 |
| 9 | Optometrists | $125,700 |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $124,930 |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $120,990 |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | $113,170 |
| 13 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,460 |
| 14 | Software Developers | $109,230 |
| 15 | Fundraising Managers | $109,010 |
| 16 | Veterinarians | $107,780 |
| 17 | Natural Sciences Managers | $107,130 |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | $106,650 |
| 19 | Sales Engineers | $106,480 |
| 20 | Financial Managers | $106,360 |
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | $105,780 |
| 22 | Lawyers | $103,910 |
| 23 | Audiologists | $103,860 |
| 24 | Information Security Analysts | $102,150 |
| 25 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $101,660 |
Lowest Paying Jobs in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $21,810 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,330 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,860 |
| Floral Designers | $24,780 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,890 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $25,070 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $25,480 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,650 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $26,070 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $26,400 |