Salaries in Fayetteville, NC

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC • 353 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Nurse Anesthetists $331,76090
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $243,08040
      Family Medicine Physicians $211,57050
      Dentists, General $177,070150
      Optometrists $161,82040
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $159,50070
      Natural Sciences Managers $156,56040
      Psychiatrists $155,25040
      Purchasing Managers $140,25040
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $135,880230
      Pharmacists $135,310400
      Physician Assistants $132,450260
      Financial Managers $130,930230
      Psychologists, All Other $129,83050
      Managers, All Other $128,600530
      Engineers, All Other $126,22080
      Human Resources Managers $125,03090
      Software Developers $121,850380
      Medical and Health Services Managers $117,960700
      Nurse Practitioners $117,900230
      Personal Financial Advisors $117,610120
      Computer Network Architects $116,99090
      Marketing Managers $114,44070
      Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $114,13060
      Commercial Pilots $112,26040
      Veterinarians $107,51060
      Education Administrators, All Other $106,330410
      Facilities Managers $105,85080
      Electrical Engineers $105,85080
      Data Scientists $105,33070
      Industrial Production Managers $105,100130
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $104,990120
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,840290
      Social Workers, All Other $102,840180
      Construction Managers $102,380360
      Sales Managers $102,100260
      Physical Therapists $100,450200
      Lawyers $97,900340
      Management Analysts $96,780640
      Budget Analysts $96,780220
      Computer Occupations, All Other $96,7801,010
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $95,830280
      Industrial Engineers $95,710140
      Project Management Specialists $95,320430
      Computer Programmers $95,20040
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $94,840140
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,7702,080
      Financial Specialists, All Other $93,770120
      Occupational Therapists $93,770170
      Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $93,77090
      Civil Engineers $93,340250
      Mechanical Engineers $93,23070
      General and Operations Managers $92,2201,700
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,920130
      Information Security Analysts $91,410110
      Logisticians $90,730580
      Financial and Investment Analysts $89,81050
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,100190
      Speech-Language Pathologists $86,020150
      Computer Systems Analysts $85,200290
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $84,360510
      Computer Network Support Specialists $83,940130
      Nuclear Medicine Technologists $83,33030
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $82,74050
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $82,10090
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $81,70050
      Registered Nurses $81,2603,350
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $80,56070
      Dental Hygienists $80,300310
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,25070
      Administrative Services Managers $79,990130
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $79,480770
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $79,46030
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $78,890380
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $78,230120
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,020110
      Accountants and Auditors $77,790740
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $77,55030
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $77,28090
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,17080
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,12040
      Human Resources Specialists $75,690840
      Technical Writers $75,57040
      Respiratory Therapists $75,090120
      Instructional Coordinators $74,270240
      Chemists $74,09040
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,730690
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $72,630310
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $70,240630
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $69,730350
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $69,050130
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $68,890120
      Cost Estimators $68,330130
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,950370
      Social and Community Service Managers $67,660140
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $67,500100
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $67,25060
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $67,18080
      Public Relations Specialists $66,990170
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $66,96080
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $66,73060
      Urban and Regional Planners $66,55030
      Paramedics $65,620120
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,14090
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $64,980130
      Compliance Officers $64,830210
      Postal Service Clerks $64,73070
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $64,330210
      Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $63,960
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $63,43030
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $63,370240
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $63,22070
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,940330
      School Psychologists $62,630100
      Machinists $62,590110
      Loan Officers $62,570180
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $62,430
      Food Service Managers $62,330300
      Physical Therapist Assistants $62,150110
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,110330
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,0001,000
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $61,76040
      Fundraisers $61,56040
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $61,49040
      Chefs and Head Cooks $61,31050
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,05070
      Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $60,96050
      Healthcare Social Workers $60,900120
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $60,860170
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $60,21080
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $60,21090
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $59,99030
      Surgical Technologists $59,870110
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,86060
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,81070
      Clergy $59,78040
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,68080
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $59,680150
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,650490
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $59,50050
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,30050
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,860720
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,530950
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390450
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,980510
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $57,91030
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,420330
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,410130
      Lodging Managers $57,11040
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $57,09060
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $56,990170
      Advertising Sales Agents $56,85030
      Construction and Building Inspectors $56,850190
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,760300
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $56,260410
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $56,070130
      Insurance Sales Agents $56,050240
      Opticians, Dispensing $55,89060
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,690330
      Computer User Support Specialists $55,670450
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $55,500270
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $55,27050
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $54,700500
      Medical Equipment Repairers $54,30050
      Electricians $54,190800
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $54,11050
      Training and Development Specialists $54,070540
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $53,99030
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $53,710300
      Procurement Clerks $53,660110
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,260130
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $52,950720
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $52,86070
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $52,30050
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $51,99070
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $51,95040
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $51,88050
      Health Education Specialists $51,49040
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,460430
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $50,680300
      Massage Therapists $50,630100
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $50,540910
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $50,460160
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,440410
      Producers and Directors $50,24060
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,070630
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $50,020
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $50,00050
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $49,89070
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $49,88060
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $49,790120
      Medical Records Specialists $49,710270
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $49,310140
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,2101,150
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,800150
      Highway Maintenance Workers $48,50080
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,390490
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,210470
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $48,050190
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $47,850280
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $47,82040
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,7701,460
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $47,76040
      Sheet Metal Workers $47,72040
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,52080
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $47,450300
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,2201,760
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,120400
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,97090
      Forensic Science Technicians $46,88040
      Carpenters $46,880280
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $46,8501,530
      Private Detectives and Investigators $46,51050
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $46,48070
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,2501,170
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $46,130180
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $46,07080
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,91040
      Printing Press Operators $45,82040
      Dental Assistants $45,770580
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,690220
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $45,670170
      Biological Technicians $45,63050
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $45,610240
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $45,30090
      Pipelayers $45,250120
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,1801,310
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $45,090
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $44,88090
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $44,750310
      Tax Preparers $44,720110
      Coaches and Scouts $44,660170
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $44,660160
      Emergency Medical Technicians $44,53070
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $44,50030
      Real Estate Sales Agents $44,470160
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,2701,140
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,100140
      Pharmacy Technicians $43,990600
      Rehabilitation Counselors $43,600150
      Graphic Designers $43,420120
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $43,35080
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $42,980280
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,910410
      Tellers $42,730210
      Skincare Specialists $42,69050
      Order Clerks $42,47060
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $42,160100
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,0301,010
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $41,680110
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $41,41070
      Community Health Workers $41,39030
      Office Clerks, General $41,2902,250
      Security Guards $40,350800
      File Clerks $40,08080
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,7001,300
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $39,69070
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $39,330170
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $39,23050
      Bill and Account Collectors $39,18060
      Billing and Posting Clerks $39,120210
      Library Technicians $39,100100
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $38,79090
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $38,75090
      Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $38,71050
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,700590
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $38,220140
      Audio and Video Technicians $38,12040
      Medical Assistants $37,700730
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $37,700110
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,6601,310
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,400500
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,340150
      Residential Advisors $37,28080
      Light Truck Drivers $36,9801,250
      Couriers and Messengers $36,91060
      Construction Laborers $36,780800
      Helpers--Electricians $36,720160
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,7001,640
      Psychiatric Technicians $36,580300
      Cargo and Freight Agents $36,520120
      Medical Equipment Preparers $36,50050
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,420120
      Firefighters $36,380790
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $36,20060
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $36,160100
      Nursing Assistants $36,1501,870
      Floral Designers $36,13050
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,010
      Data Entry Keyers $35,97090
      Tutors $35,95090
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $35,94050
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $35,930100
      Pest Control Workers $35,860140
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,750650
      Bus Drivers, School $35,660430
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,650120
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $35,500140
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $35,380140
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $35,170100
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,1501,970
      Photographers $34,96030
      Helpers--Production Workers $34,77080
      Customer Service Representatives $34,5101,820
      Phlebotomists $34,440180
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,370110
      Parts Salespersons $34,220360
      Physical Therapist Aides $34,20050
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,200490
      Funeral Attendants $33,55040
      Stockers and Order Fillers $32,8402,980
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,120120
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $32,050170
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,0101,550
      Counter and Rental Clerks $31,940570
      Orderlies $31,80080
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,370630
      Recreation Workers $31,200400
      Bakers $31,040170
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,950320
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,780170
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,590290
      Parking Attendants $30,43080
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $30,230100
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $29,85090
      Cooks, Restaurant $29,3501,220
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $29,350110
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,270180
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,130960
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,040610
      Sewing Machine Operators $28,970210
      Retail Salespersons $28,8204,220
      Social and Human Service Assistants $28,480
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,3802,910
      Animal Caretakers $28,380250
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,180240
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,1701,830
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $28,150170
      Childcare Workers $27,960360
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,4701,110
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $27,47040
      Dietetic Technicians $27,46040
      Dishwashers $27,410290
      Bartenders $26,870420
      Cashiers $26,8103,810
      Food Preparation Workers $26,710960
      Waiters and Waitresses $26,0001,900
      Cooks, Fast Food $25,4904,120
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,160330
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,050110
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $23,000200
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $22,550350
      Driver/Sales Workers $19,770350