Salaries in Wilmington, NC

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Wilmington, NC • 441 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Chief Executives $298,73030
      Physicians, All Other $252,960450
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $230,88080
      Nurse Anesthetists $218,830150
      Dentists, General $202,850260
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $179,820170
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $165,180160
      Natural Sciences Managers $156,650430
      Optometrists $155,760130
      Engineers, All Other $148,58090
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $141,190450
      Marketing Managers $136,110190
      Family Medicine Physicians $135,100170
      Pharmacists $133,100440
      Financial Managers $132,810470
      Commercial Pilots $131,40050
      Statisticians $128,24050
      Human Resources Managers $126,640130
      Nurse Practitioners $125,220310
      Veterinarians $124,690200
      Physician Assistants $124,390320
      Public Relations Managers $124,28030
      Purchasing Managers $123,75050
      Nuclear Engineers $123,20080
      Managers, All Other $120,740550
      Industrial Production Managers $120,370240
      Software Developers $120,240800
      Environmental Engineers $119,35030
      Sales Managers $119,170620
      Information Security Analysts $119,100150
      Database Architects $117,13030
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $114,49030
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,620130
      Database Administrators $110,360100
      Computer Network Architects $107,57090
      Personal Financial Advisors $106,960310
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $106,150180
      Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $103,50050
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $102,36040
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $102,350200
      Industrial Engineers $101,800320
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $101,790100
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $101,68080
      Medical and Health Services Managers $101,590570
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $101,16070
      Construction Managers $100,570860
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $100,57060
      Training and Development Managers $100,48050
      Mechanical Engineers $100,340180
      Electrical Engineers $100,310370
      Computer Occupations, All Other $99,590230
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $98,660200
      Lawyers $98,460570
      Data Scientists $96,670150
      Nuclear Medicine Technologists $96,62030
      Occupational Therapists $95,620300
      Administrative Services Managers $94,160200
      Sales Engineers $94,11040
      Biological Scientists, All Other $93,950230
      Technical Writers $93,10040
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $92,75030
      Civil Engineers $92,670480
      Dental Hygienists $91,320480
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $90,75030
      Computer Systems Analysts $89,580450
      General and Operations Managers $89,5702,930
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $88,88060
      Facilities Managers $88,230140
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $88,06040
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $87,580230
      Project Management Specialists $87,4101,350
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $86,02050
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $85,170160
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $84,920220
      Physical Therapists $84,800550
      Management Analysts $84,640480
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $84,450140
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,520440
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $82,920520
      Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $82,54050
      Computer Programmers $82,070100
      Computer Network Support Specialists $81,730
      Loan Officers $81,540530
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,260150
      Speech-Language Pathologists $81,170200
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $80,450140
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $79,850140
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $79,830300
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,95090
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $78,90050
      Respiratory Therapists $78,810150
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $78,740120
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $77,94040
      Web Developers $77,580
      Financial and Investment Analysts $77,400170
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $77,38080
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $77,17060
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $76,110140
      Social and Community Service Managers $75,990160
      Microbiologists $75,920
      Registered Nurses $75,7104,400
      Crane and Tower Operators $75,70080
      Logisticians $75,440150
      Chemists $74,780450
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $73,580350
      Credit Analysts $72,87070
      Accountants and Auditors $72,3501,520
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $72,060120
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $70,95090
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $70,900320
      Writers and Authors $70,700100
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $70,6001,010
      Massage Therapists $70,560140
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,360570
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $70,27050
      Physical Therapist Assistants $69,660190
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $69,540120
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $68,54030
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,030850
      Cost Estimators $67,490340
      Art Directors $67,33050
      Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $66,44030
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,370440
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $66,32070
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $66,31040
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $66,30040
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $65,970910
      Food Service Managers $65,510410
      Landscape Architects $65,17040
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,910350
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $64,550250
      Real Estate Brokers $64,110
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,9501,810
      Millwrights $63,80050
      Human Resources Specialists $63,710760
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $63,600150
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,35090
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $63,34060
      Financial Specialists, All Other $63,320120
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,85070
      Construction and Building Inspectors $62,680230
      Compliance Officers $62,380240
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,350530
      Urban and Regional Planners $62,22090
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $62,210200
      School Psychologists $62,200100
      Lodging Managers $62,18070
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $62,130290
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,990100
      Producers and Directors $61,990120
      Transportation Security Screeners $61,96050
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,830260
      Healthcare Social Workers $61,820180
      Postal Service Clerks $61,630100
      Social Workers, All Other $61,53050
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $61,35090
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,350210
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,3401,530
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,310260
      Therapists, All Other $61,13050
      Insurance Underwriters $60,96030
      Surgical Technologists $60,890160
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,860200
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $60,840140
      Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $60,54030
      Chiropractors $60,530
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $60,42070
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,390920
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $60,27060
      Chefs and Head Cooks $59,390180
      Instructional Coordinators $59,360290
      Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $59,350130
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,1901,510
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,160830
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,1401,660
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,080190
      Surveyors $59,00070
      Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $58,99030
      Computer User Support Specialists $58,850590
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,840370
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $58,830130
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $58,830440
      Machinists $58,270190
      Fundraisers $57,94090
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,820180
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $57,540100
      Budget Analysts $57,530100
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,470570
      Training and Development Specialists $57,410590
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,28080
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,930320
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $56,31090
      Clergy $56,28050
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,250250
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,170710
      Insurance Sales Agents $56,030760
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,700380
      Home Appliance Repairers $55,31070
      Exercise Physiologists $55,20040
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $54,190100
      Athletic Trainers $54,02040
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,6001,050
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,950370
      Advertising Sales Agents $52,83090
      Medical Equipment Repairers $52,79060
      Public Relations Specialists $52,700350
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $52,66090
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $52,480170
      Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $52,470240
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,28040
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $51,860110
      Skincare Specialists $51,73090
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $51,120210
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $51,04050
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $51,03040
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,620290
      Chemical Technicians $50,52070
      Dental Assistants $50,440550
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $50,36050
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $50,290130
      Electricians $50,210980
      Mechanical Drafters $50,150
      Paramedics $50,090170
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $49,900120
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,830590
      Medical Transcriptionists $49,59030
      Sheet Metal Workers $49,48050
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,410560
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $49,300130
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,230230
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,230660
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $48,97030
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $48,900150
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,770640
      Insulation Workers, Mechanical $48,73040
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $48,710110
      Opticians, Dispensing $48,610110
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,4301,950
      Fire Inspectors and Investigators $48,34030
      Carpenters $48,340570
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,240320
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,2102,060
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,200790
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,160300
      Social and Human Service Assistants $48,000450
      Mechanical Door Repairers $47,91050
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,830280
      Interpreters and Translators $47,58030
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $47,560120
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $47,490
      Roofers $47,490150
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $47,48030
      Community Health Workers $47,44070
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $47,440220
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $47,440160
      Graphic Designers $47,360290
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,220120
      Health Education Specialists $47,11090
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,0901,910
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $47,080160
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $47,080320
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $47,050160
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $47,050200
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $47,03070
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $47,020250
      Biological Technicians $46,96040
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,89040
      Curators $46,82040
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $46,780490
      Tax Preparers $46,640150
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $46,55060
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,5201,000
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,470240
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,3402,050
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,32090
      Interior Designers $46,240160
      Medical Equipment Preparers $46,080100
      Library Technicians $46,07080
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $45,99070
      Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $45,93070
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $45,890200
      Pipelayers $45,760130
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,7301,570
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $45,560160
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $45,52070
      Highway Maintenance Workers $45,440110
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $45,30050
      Rehabilitation Counselors $45,160120
      Social Science Research Assistants $45,10030
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $45,07090
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $45,01030
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $44,810150
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,7802,030
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $44,77080
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $44,71090
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,660140
      Real Estate Sales Agents $44,590400
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,470520
      Emergency Medical Technicians $44,290320
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,960240
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $43,85050
      Floor Sanders and Finishers $43,68030
      Audio and Video Technicians $43,64060
      Construction Laborers $43,5501,880
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $43,51090
      Bill and Account Collectors $43,42090
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $43,27040
      Glaziers $43,10060
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $42,840110
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,7401,780
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $42,69040
      Billing and Posting Clerks $42,650400
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,64050
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,200370
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,05060
      File Clerks $41,92050
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $41,81040
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $41,59060
      Tutors $41,550130
      Coaches and Scouts $41,550320
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,250100
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $41,17050
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $41,14060
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $40,93080
      Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $40,38030
      Medical Records Specialists $40,250190
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,24050
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $40,140280
      Data Entry Keyers $39,890120
      Order Clerks $39,710120
      Helpers--Carpenters $39,670
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $39,360220
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $39,30050
      Medical Assistants $39,2001,310
      Sailors and Marine Oilers $39,14050
      Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $39,12050
      Tellers $38,950310
      Broadcast Technicians $38,74040
      Cargo and Freight Agents $38,630230
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $38,570
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $38,510160
      Security Guards $38,480890
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $38,370200
      Office Clerks, General $38,2402,870
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,2202,370
      Floral Designers $38,00060
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,890770
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,730150
      Private Detectives and Investigators $37,68070
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $37,61070
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,610650
      Phlebotomists $37,560200
      Production Workers, All Other $37,520180
      Firefighters $37,400640
      Light Truck Drivers $37,3901,270
      Residential Advisors $37,200120
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,180220
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $37,140210
      Pharmacy Technicians $37,000690
      Customer Service Representatives $36,8602,830
      Printing Press Operators $36,82080
      Counter and Rental Clerks $36,570900
      Meter Readers, Utilities $36,56040
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $36,55040
      Helpers--Electricians $36,480310
      Pest Control Workers $36,440320
      Library Assistants, Clerical $36,43060
      Nursing Assistants $36,4102,590
      Couriers and Messengers $36,340120
      Photographers $36,31080
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,2603,150
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $36,210150
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $36,17080
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,1602,210
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $36,11050
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,11030
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,060400
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,020190
      Helpers--Production Workers $35,940100
      Psychiatric Technicians $35,920320
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $35,740
      Bus Drivers, School $35,670110
      Sewing Machine Operators $35,49050
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $35,47040
      Orderlies $35,38040
      Cooks, Restaurant $35,1703,240
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,090550
      Parts Salespersons $35,030430
      Animal Trainers $35,01050
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,7701,330
      Stockers and Order Fillers $34,6703,480
      Bakers $34,410290
      Recreation Workers $34,390290
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $34,33050
      Pharmacy Aides $34,29050
      Tire Repairers and Changers $34,240140
      Driver/Sales Workers $33,990520
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $33,850100
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,520250
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $33,52060
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,4201,840
      Telemarketers $33,28030
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,780390
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,350950
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,050130
      Food Preparation Workers $31,7501,240
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,390110
      Physical Therapist Aides $31,20060
      Parking Attendants $31,110100
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $31,060190
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,820620
      Cooks, Short Order $30,790
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,180430
      Tour and Travel Guides $29,97070
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,940230
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,930210
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,6602,480
      Bartenders $29,6501,440
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,570610
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $29,560470
      Retail Salespersons $29,5206,150
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $29,470430
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,4301,160
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $29,38060
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,1901,190
      Dishwashers $29,010850
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,9104,440
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $28,870180
      Funeral Attendants $28,65040
      Childcare Workers $28,050510
      Animal Caretakers $27,700640
      Cashiers $27,5305,310
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $27,520100
      Cooks, Fast Food $26,7404,310
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $25,580190
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,740200
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $24,490970
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,9801,030
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $21,960110
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $21,600510
      Waiters and Waitresses $21,5405,050