Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Careers in Charlotte, NC: pay and employment for 561 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 16740), which includes Charlotte, Concord and Gastonia and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Charlotte city limits. It spans North Carolina and South Carolina.
Quick answer
In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area (CBSA 16740), BLS OEWS counted 1,358,370 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,990 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($329,030), Physicians, All Other ($327,040), Dentist ($189,220). The largest occupations are Material Handler (40,540), Sales Associate (35,150), Cashier (27,350).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area at 97.3 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 3% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Charlotte, NC.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- CEO$329,030 median · 740 employed
- Physicians, All Other$327,040 median · 2,400 employed
- Dentist$189,220 median · 1,140 employed
- IT Manager$176,840 median · 8,120 employed
- Financial Manager$172,760 median · 9,290 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$169,960 median · 1,830 employed
- Marketing Manager$166,200 median · 3,830 employed
- Sales Manager$162,000 median · 5,930 employed
- HR Manager$158,930 median · 2,310 employed
- Lawyer$157,180 median · 5,380 employed
Largest occupations
- Material Handler40,540 employed · $38,850 median
- Sales Associate35,150 employed · $33,580 median
- Cashier27,350 employed · $29,610 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers27,050 employed · $28,880 median
- Registered Nurse27,010 employed · $90,620 median
- Customer Service Representative26,120 employed · $44,980 median
- Stocker23,250 employed · $37,440 median
- Software Engineer20,820 employed · $135,920 median
- Server19,990 employed · $36,430 median
- Truck Driver18,700 employed · $56,120 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$118,100 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$107,150 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$96,030 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$81,740 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,070 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Executive Assistant$79,900 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$78,680 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Aircraft Mechanic$78,580 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,300 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Home Inspector$75,570 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Charlotte, NC
Dental Hygienist$98,390 medianSurgical Tech$63,490 medianDental Assistant$50,060 medianCRNA$277,550 medianLPN$65,140 medianCNA$39,430 medianMedical Assistant$46,520 medianParalegal$59,870 medianPharmacy Technician$46,220 medianPhysical Therapist$101,060 medianProject Manager$105,200 medianElectrician$59,080 medianRegistered Nurse$90,620 medianDentist$189,220 medianNurse Practitioner$130,310 medianRadiology Tech$78,950 medianAccountant$92,910 medianOperations Manager$112,730 medianPhysician Assistant$133,140 medianPharmacist$150,580 medianReal Estate Agent$63,930 medianExecutive Assistant$79,900 medianOffice Manager$65,170 medianLawyer$157,180 medianWelder$56,070 medianPlumber$58,690 medianMRI Tech$90,930 medianConstruction Manager$107,200 medianOccupational Therapist$98,450 medianOptometrist$157,210 medianData Scientist$132,460 medianPediatrician$217,670 medianElectrical Engineer$103,360 medianFinancial Advisor$99,440 medianGraphic Designer$59,810 medianHR Manager$158,930 medianProperty Manager$72,900 median
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All 561 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $38,850U.S. $40,240 | $40,790 | 40,540 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $33,580U.S. $35,410 | $35,410 | 35,150 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $29,610U.S. $32,880 | $30,310 | 27,350 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $28,880U.S. $31,200 | $29,910 | 27,050 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $90,620U.S. $97,550 | $93,240 | 27,010 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,980U.S. $44,770 | $46,080 | 26,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $37,440U.S. $37,330 | $38,450 | 23,250 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $135,920U.S. $135,980 | $139,030 | 20,820 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $36,430U.S. $35,230 | $40,850 | 19,990 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $56,120U.S. $58,640 | $58,020 | 18,700 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $112,730U.S. $105,770 | $140,340 | 18,380 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $92,910U.S. $83,680 | $101,910 | 16,820 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,010U.S. $45,010 | $44,990 | 16,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $72,500U.S. $72,080 | $86,030 | 15,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $27,690U.S. $30,890 | $28,720 | 15,830 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $37,030U.S. $37,390 | $37,110 | 14,430 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $61,850U.S. $69,990 | $77,680 | 13,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $35,600U.S. $36,840 | $34,900 | 13,760 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $39,430U.S. $42,260 | $41,410 | 13,580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $33,680U.S. $35,800 | $33,500 | 13,520 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $45,650U.S. $45,930 | $45,460 | 13,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,660U.S. $44,650 | $46,290 | 13,000 | n/a | n/a |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $35,010U.S. $38,020 | $38,340 | 12,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $50,800U.S. $50,670 | $53,170 | 11,740 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $105,200U.S. $102,320 | $111,260 | 11,570 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $51,000U.S. $49,590 | $54,120 | 11,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,800U.S. $47,540 | $47,030 | 11,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $82,020U.S. $83,050 | $98,890 | 10,940 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $45,850U.S. $47,120 | $46,150 | 10,840 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $58,680U.S. $63,970 | $58,400 | 10,770 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $65,170U.S. $69,500 | $71,320 | 10,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $47,280U.S. $44,080 | $50,460 | 10,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $49,740U.S. $48,520 | $55,670 | 10,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $81,370U.S. $78,660 | $108,040 | 9,890 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $77,300U.S. $79,920 | $80,370 | 9,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $42,860U.S. $44,860 | $45,290 | 9,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $82,930U.S. $78,760 | $95,640 | 9,500 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $172,760U.S. $166,570 | $207,510 | 9,290 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $78,330U.S. $75,940 | $84,390 | 8,930 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,300U.S. $72,040 | $59,940 | 8,500 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $38,630U.S. $39,150 | $41,320 | 8,400 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $43,880U.S. $46,420 | $44,190 | 8,330 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $176,840U.S. $175,140 | $194,550 | 8,120 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $102,920U.S. $101,860 | $110,850 | 8,000 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $53,660U.S. $50,620 | $57,990 | 7,990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $110,790U.S. $105,850 | $119,040 | 7,870 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $32,240U.S. $35,510 | $34,640 | 7,870 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $29,730U.S. $36,780 | $32,860 | 7,850 | n/a | n/a |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $62,490U.S. $62,280 | $84,280 | 6,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $106,510U.S. $102,740 | $117,200 | 6,790 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $156,020U.S. $141,900 | $167,460 | 6,640 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $63,470U.S. $62,890 | $65,880 | 6,590 | n/a | n/a |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $37,030U.S. $36,280 | $36,680 | 6,500 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,110U.S. $64,370 | $58,270 | 6,270 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,960U.S. $45,260 | $46,320 | 6,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,520U.S. $45,690 | $46,120 | 6,060 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $162,000U.S. $148,270 | $179,350 | 5,930 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $74,080U.S. $74,450 | $75,340 | 5,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $36,300U.S. $38,010 | $36,610 | 5,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $34,180U.S. $35,320 | $33,310 | 5,800 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $63,190U.S. $76,210 | $68,030 | 5,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $80,070U.S. $79,860 | $83,830 | 5,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $37,390U.S. $34,340 | $43,270 | 5,660 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $107,200U.S. $114,990 | $119,710 | 5,450 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $68,480U.S. $69,280 | $75,270 | 5,380 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $157,180U.S. $159,670 | $186,020 | 5,380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,220U.S. $61,860 | $64,740 | 5,250 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,080U.S. $63,190 | $59,100 | 5,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $47,670U.S. $48,570 | $50,790 | 5,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $39,770U.S. $41,300 | $43,870 | 4,990 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,440U.S. $105,070 | $144,450 | 4,850 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $38,700U.S. $59,280 | $47,070 | 4,700 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $65,530U.S. $64,520 | $66,620 | 4,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $36,480U.S. $38,140 | $39,000 | 4,570 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $29,550U.S. $31,200 | $29,940 | 4,470 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $50,870U.S. $59,850 | $55,090 | 4,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $132,460U.S. $120,230 | $128,880 | 4,420 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $77,890U.S. $77,710 | $84,730 | 4,250 | n/a | n/a |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $28,900U.S. $32,150 | $29,780 | 4,250 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $31,260U.S. $35,830 | $32,780 | 4,220 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $89,990U.S. $99,130 | $89,060 | 4,180 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $37,830U.S. $38,770 | $40,820 | 4,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,870U.S. $62,890 | $66,200 | 4,140 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $78,200U.S. $76,690 | $89,980 | 4,080 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,220U.S. $45,750 | $45,180 | 3,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,020U.S. $47,920 | $43,450 | 3,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $81,990U.S. $104,300 | $95,350 | 3,900 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $65,140U.S. $64,400 | $65,860 | 3,890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,840U.S. $61,010 | $59,940 | 3,860 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $58,690U.S. $63,800 | $58,140 | 3,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $166,200U.S. $166,790 | $170,620 | 3,830 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $31,920U.S. $34,810 | $32,690 | 3,790 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $30,390U.S. $34,980 | $33,280 | 3,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $102,370U.S. $100,840 | $107,680 | 3,730 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $50,960U.S. $60,580 | $53,450 | 3,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $42,620U.S. $40,110 | $44,790 | 3,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $96,030U.S. $87,520 | $114,330 | 3,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $111,080U.S. $123,860 | $133,880 | 3,630 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $50,060U.S. $48,070 | $51,800 | 3,540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $57,340U.S. $59,650 | $58,520 | 3,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,540U.S. $47,160 | $48,730 | 3,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $56,130U.S. $59,350 | $59,000 | 3,380 | n/a | n/a |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $29,470U.S. $33,980 | $29,690 | 3,370 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $56,070U.S. $53,750 | $56,990 | 3,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,300U.S. $61,770 | $59,730 | 3,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,630U.S. $44,390 | $53,540 | 3,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $110,790U.S. $116,580 | $112,460 | 3,290 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $86,720U.S. $80,730 | $92,150 | 3,240 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,930U.S. $52,830 | $85,150 | 3,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $37,690U.S. $37,450 | $37,310 | 3,090 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,950U.S. $59,550 | $62,850 | 3,020 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $35,950U.S. $38,630 | $40,380 | 2,950 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $38,530U.S. $35,790 | $43,290 | 2,940 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,330U.S. $43,220 | $44,510 | 2,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $41,420U.S. $46,800 | $49,350 | 2,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,900U.S. $69,990 | $81,640 | 2,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $89,170U.S. $105,870 | $95,950 | 2,780 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $75,460U.S. $69,390 | $79,800 | 2,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $61,010U.S. $60,550 | $62,460 | 2,710 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $33,530U.S. $35,360 | $34,990 | 2,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $102,090U.S. $102,440 | $105,880 | 2,680 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $131,440U.S. $129,180 | $133,880 | 2,640 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $79,900U.S. $76,590 | $80,400 | 2,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $32,010U.S. $41,670 | $34,880 | 2,570 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $128,640U.S. $126,060 | $142,750 | 2,540 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $36,580U.S. $37,160 | $35,950 | 2,540 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $150,580U.S. $140,910 | $143,690 | 2,530 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $124,370U.S. $104,920 | $132,650 | 2,520 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,780U.S. $48,500 | $50,970 | 2,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $111,400U.S. $114,130 | $125,070 | 2,490 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $101,950U.S. $104,110 | $110,110 | 2,470 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $75,190U.S. $74,750 | $86,370 | 2,470 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $78,950U.S. $80,110 | $78,860 | 2,470 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $78,680U.S. $78,000 | $78,690 | 2,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $327,040U.S. $265,930 | $312,760 | 2,400 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,210U.S. $58,750 | $58,820 | 2,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $77,990U.S. $78,740 | $80,880 | 2,360 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,410U.S. $134,050 | $138,960 | 2,350 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $79,000U.S. $82,320 | $85,360 | 2,330 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $40,040U.S. $47,030 | $41,750 | 2,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $158,930U.S. $149,280 | $170,760 | 2,310 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,440U.S. $47,320 | $60,530 | 2,290 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $31,580U.S. $36,560 | $34,490 | 2,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $33,550U.S. $35,360 | $34,610 | 2,260 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $100,640U.S. $83,510 | $107,240 | 2,190 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $118,100U.S. $107,230 | $128,860 | 2,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $43,480U.S. $45,930 | $43,890 | 2,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $151,540U.S. $232,140 | $146,590 | 2,090 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,530U.S. $64,330 | $60,040 | 2,070 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $45,100U.S. $44,350 | $47,050 | 2,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $62,360U.S. $62,930 | $64,830 | 2,020 | n/a | n/a |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $52,570U.S. $45,670 | $58,710 | 1,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $130,310U.S. $132,300 | $133,530 | 1,970 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $39,760U.S. $39,390 | $45,020 | 1,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $30,910U.S. $35,070 | $32,520 | 1,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $51,370U.S. $49,230 | $55,620 | 1,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $98,390U.S. $98,100 | $98,160 | 1,910 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $133,530U.S. $117,330 | $144,270 | 1,880 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $28,740U.S. $33,580 | $30,470 | 1,880 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $55,790U.S. $54,890 | $61,220 | 1,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $49,470U.S. $49,690 | $49,180 | 1,840 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $169,960U.S. $171,270 | $177,890 | 1,830 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $50,520U.S. $50,340 | $53,890 | 1,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $63,940U.S. $77,440 | $68,280 | 1,820 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,510U.S. $50,020 | $56,840 | 1,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,220U.S. $48,250 | $53,550 | 1,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $66,420U.S. $65,510 | $68,900 | 1,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $103,360U.S. $120,630 | $116,010 | 1,770 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $30,720U.S. $32,910 | $30,420 | 1,770 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $75,570U.S. $74,690 | $73,100 | 1,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $37,780U.S. $38,150 | $38,700 | 1,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $54,600U.S. $58,940 | $55,960 | 1,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $133,140U.S. $135,880 | $131,190 | 1,680 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $101,060U.S. $102,760 | $103,700 | 1,680 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $105,240U.S. $94,160 | $112,020 | 1,670 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,810U.S. $62,960 | $64,580 | 1,640 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $34,940U.S. $36,670 | $35,780 | 1,640 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,110U.S. $45,130 | $43,360 | 1,590 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,320U.S. $43,350 | $44,080 | 1,580 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $43,590U.S. $45,780 | $44,800 | 1,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $138,870U.S. $139,500 | $142,890 | 1,560 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $47,440U.S. $58,470 | $52,620 | 1,550 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $57,110U.S. $58,040 | $56,150 | 1,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $31,440U.S. $35,840 | $34,160 | 1,500 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $42,670U.S. $42,670 | $42,680 | 1,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $64,260U.S. $62,470 | $68,430 | 1,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $51,110U.S. $51,140 | $58,080 | 1,450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $45,760U.S. $46,330 | $48,890 | 1,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Flight AttendantSOC 53-2031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $64,890U.S. $63,580 | $72,100 | 1,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.8% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $76,960U.S. $78,210 | $85,320 | 1,410 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $61,050U.S. $65,120 | $62,500 | 1,390 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,320U.S. $49,100 | $51,560 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,200U.S. $57,020 | $50,180 | 1,390 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,340U.S. $50,290 | $55,030 | 1,370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,900U.S. $49,400 | $45,410 | 1,370 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $105,180U.S. $88,940 | $104,550 | 1,360 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,630U.S. $54,210 | $49,420 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $98,620U.S. $99,280 | $105,970 | 1,340 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $78,580U.S. $79,870 | $85,630 | 1,310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,130U.S. $49,230 | $52,540 | 1,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $33,500U.S. $37,290 | $36,450 | 1,290 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $111,030U.S. $106,660 | $118,940 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $45,250U.S. $45,250 | $46,630 | 1,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6064 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $36,800U.S. $38,670 | $38,060 | 1,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.3% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $90,960U.S. $97,870 | $91,280 | 1,260 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,980U.S. $45,230 | $44,050 | 1,260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $45,910U.S. $43,030 | $45,660 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $74,850U.S. $90,360 | $87,120 | 1,240 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $87,530U.S. $81,100 | $97,190 | 1,230 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,420U.S. $61,160 | $62,920 | 1,220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $45,550U.S. $44,470 | $47,210 | 1,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $49,550U.S. $55,940 | $56,030 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $52,530U.S. $47,180 | $54,330 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $61,660U.S. $60,600 | $63,240 | 1,180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $65,960U.S. $93,530 | $77,340 | 1,180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $66,410U.S. $67,880 | $66,770 | 1,170 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $63,490U.S. $64,650 | $65,680 | 1,170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,980U.S. $49,000 | $50,790 | 1,170 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $41,630U.S. $39,630 | $42,150 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $91,160U.S. $90,150 | $95,570 | 1,160 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,380U.S. $63,820 | $60,620 | 1,150 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $72,600U.S. $63,890 | $74,130 | 1,150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $31,150U.S. $34,890 | $32,340 | 1,150 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,800U.S. $48,990 | $48,390 | 1,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $40,600U.S. $39,070 | $42,280 | 1,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $80,080U.S. $81,370 | $88,510 | 1,140 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $189,220U.S. $170,950 | $193,660 | 1,140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $98,450U.S. $100,330 | $95,960 | 1,140 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,410U.S. $55,440 | $51,100 | 1,130 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $81,740U.S. $95,320 | $81,390 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $79,990U.S. $80,390 | $87,580 | 1,120 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $58,480U.S. $54,240 | $55,500 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $57,510U.S. $61,540 | $55,910 | 1,120 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,420U.S. $76,220 | $80,170 | 1,110 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $82,020U.S. $82,280 | $85,480 | 1,110 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $45,420U.S. $48,590 | $48,610 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,320U.S. $46,170 | $50,580 | 1,100 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,110U.S. $39,200 | $40,040 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $94,290U.S. $104,000 | $101,180 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,070U.S. $74,260 | $61,410 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $49,110U.S. $48,700 | $51,310 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,230U.S. $122,930 | $119,220 | 1,030 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $49,720U.S. $52,260 | $53,720 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,570U.S. $55,570 | $51,650 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $35,400U.S. $37,710 | $36,770 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $64,370U.S. $67,190 | $72,360 | 1,000 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $93,720U.S. $104,590 | $110,390 | 990 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $42,480U.S. $68,020 | $49,860 | 990 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,980U.S. $58,430 | $61,760 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $57,650U.S. $58,260 | $58,980 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $64,240U.S. $68,270 | $66,060 | 960 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,540U.S. $42,360 | $44,620 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $49,400U.S. $50,690 | $52,410 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $107,150U.S. $106,040 | $106,810 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $51,080U.S. $48,560 | $55,320 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,790U.S. $46,570 | $45,490 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,900U.S. $44,580 | $46,130 | 930 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $58,930U.S. $58,450 | $63,130 | 930 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $63,920U.S. $72,550 | $69,920 | 920 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $277,550U.S. $236,590 | $294,980 | 910 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,580U.S. $60,850 | $61,120 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $34,950U.S. $35,760 | $42,440 | 900 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $31,470U.S. $35,150 | $32,300 | 900 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $61,590U.S. $60,070 | $59,390 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $144,270U.S. $148,080 | $157,840 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $70,720U.S. $68,380 | $70,870 | 870 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $47,570U.S. $47,810 | $48,470 | 870 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $73,430U.S. $51,220 | $74,090 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $50,350U.S. $54,920 | $63,660 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $58,090U.S. $60,280 | $57,220 | 840 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,080U.S. $53,040 | $50,360 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $42,660U.S. $45,850 | $44,680 | 830 | n/a | n/a |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,290U.S. $46,850 | $48,150 | 820 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $39,680U.S. $40,140 | $40,740 | 810 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $110,610U.S. $124,900 | $123,040 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $39,260U.S. $42,290 | $42,420 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $49,450U.S. $47,720 | $50,060 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,830U.S. $59,050 | $44,100 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $47,060U.S. $46,680 | $47,540 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $58,600U.S. $60,020 | $58,850 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $49,760U.S. $50,610 | $50,750 | 780 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $39,120U.S. $45,330 | $48,340 | 770 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,590U.S. $66,810 | $59,070 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $52,500U.S. $62,120 | $52,640 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,520U.S. $49,120 | $45,590 | 760 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,080U.S. $74,330 | $60,970 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $66,700U.S. $67,960 | $77,030 | 750 | n/a | n/a |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $129,080U.S. $130,100 | $139,670 | 750 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $329,030U.S. $213,990 | $346,170 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $63,940U.S. $66,150 | $67,460 | 740 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $72,730U.S. $82,220 | $80,540 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $98,650U.S. $96,590 | $93,240 | 730 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,170U.S. $100,580 | $135,080 | 720 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,690U.S. $38,100 | $35,390 | 720 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,140U.S. $66,270 | $60,880 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $50,890U.S. $61,800 | $56,100 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $51,000U.S. $46,550 | $51,990 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $49,970U.S. $50,270 | $51,720 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $36,810U.S. $44,660 | $48,230 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $74,930U.S. $76,400 | $74,340 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $42,070U.S. $43,380 | $43,160 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,120U.S. $45,760 | $48,430 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $84,720U.S. $100,390 | $93,520 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $54,820U.S. $56,730 | $57,620 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,760U.S. $78,190 | $76,660 | 650 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $88,890U.S. $91,240 | $93,970 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $41,630U.S. $41,340 | $42,770 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $50,250U.S. $64,950 | $57,850 | 640 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $61,530U.S. $61,660 | $58,680 | 640 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $127,110U.S. $133,000 | $137,740 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,420U.S. $47,700 | $47,160 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $29,410U.S. $37,180 | $30,800 | 630 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,310U.S. $47,380 | $46,910 | 620 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $49,470U.S. $50,260 | $49,910 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $56,780U.S. $74,310 | $66,760 | 600 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $71,460U.S. $93,790 | $87,800 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $35,080U.S. $35,670 | $35,630 | 600 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $35,930U.S. $35,660 | $36,600 | 590 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,070U.S. $64,070 | $62,590 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $62,220U.S. $66,270 | $60,540 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,490U.S. $58,100 | $51,130 | 580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersSOC 51-6091 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $40,310U.S. $46,350 | $46,370 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.3% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,430U.S. $59,300 | $62,450 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,610U.S. $90,390 | $90,440 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $64,540U.S. $66,770 | $62,000 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $113,890U.S. $104,620 | $114,980 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,880U.S. $45,920 | $39,190 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,290U.S. $62,780 | $53,000 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,600U.S. $35,880 | $34,580 | 530 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,640U.S. $38,300 | $38,630 | 530 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $58,950U.S. $62,680 | $60,730 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $101,980U.S. $92,650 | $107,420 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $72,970U.S. $78,620 | $74,120 | 510 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,730U.S. $77,920 | $79,650 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,620U.S. $47,260 | $58,320 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,520U.S. $42,240 | $41,390 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6063 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,530U.S. $39,530 | $41,140 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.7% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,730U.S. $60,390 | $65,430 | 480 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,840U.S. $47,880 | $50,580 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,170U.S. $74,340 | $68,570 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,650U.S. $50,890 | $53,550 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,640U.S. $53,830 | $69,800 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,140U.S. $49,450 | $45,090 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $173,160U.S. $167,220 | $180,660 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,850U.S. $39,680 | $40,320 | 460 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,710U.S. $75,440 | $81,700 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,440U.S. $103,410 | $119,200 | 450 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,780U.S. $72,300 | $70,690 | 450 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,440U.S. $64,050 | $62,830 | 450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,530U.S. $99,080 | $92,080 | 440 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,540U.S. $45,570 | $48,200 | 440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,830U.S. $48,430 | $49,860 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,000U.S. $39,280 | $39,810 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,900U.S. $58,930 | $44,760 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,130U.S. $41,220 | $40,210 | 440 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,990U.S. $146,910 | $150,860 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,190U.S. $53,340 | $49,900 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,570U.S. $58,340 | $49,730 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $144,750U.S. $123,220 | $162,670 | 430 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,720U.S. $76,910 | $74,940 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,240U.S. $35,450 | $50,500 | 420 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,070U.S. $50,580 | $54,140 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,850U.S. $95,990 | $81,780 | 410 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,690U.S. $38,290 | $39,460 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,080U.S. $39,320 | $45,510 | 410 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,720U.S. $46,380 | $46,310 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,890U.S. $71,550 | $65,860 | 400 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,050U.S. $66,140 | $52,850 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $391,490 | $239,200 or more | 400 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,860U.S. $74,090 | $79,900 | 400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,900U.S. $79,870 | $90,570 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,620U.S. $66,120 | $71,000 | 390 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,640U.S. $60,170 | $60,720 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $289,780U.S. $256,560 | $290,740 | 390 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,120U.S. $35,100 | $33,090 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,650U.S. $62,130 | $64,370 | 390 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,630U.S. $130,220 | $124,930 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,920U.S. $51,850 | $53,210 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,750U.S. $75,350 | $71,510 | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,730U.S. $62,280 | $65,530 | 370 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,250U.S. $80,250 | $77,080 | 370 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,820U.S. $78,760 | $61,850 | 370 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,170U.S. $89,320 | $87,870 | 360 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,760U.S. $60,810 | $63,270 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,760U.S. $107,310 | $73,040 | 360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,360U.S. $62,200 | $69,250 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,250U.S. $105,310 | $100,910 | 360 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,520U.S. $47,920 | $52,470 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherSOC 51-6099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,910U.S. $37,280 | $44,320 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,100U.S. $65,030 | $57,730 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,160U.S. $76,580 | $67,360 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $47,340 | not published | 340 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,030U.S. $37,640 | $33,030 | 340 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,840U.S. $49,500 | $50,800 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,140U.S. $79,940 | $69,910 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,540U.S. $79,200 | $103,030 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,510U.S. $50,160 | $59,120 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,750U.S. $51,330 | $54,720 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,470U.S. $96,980 | $84,330 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,080U.S. $49,610 | $52,660 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,450U.S. $79,520 | $90,190 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,300U.S. $71,900 | $75,410 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 310 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,970U.S. $62,520 | $61,350 | 310 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,090U.S. $35,680 | $36,620 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $167,450U.S. $149,230 | $175,380 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,890U.S. $95,420 | $101,700 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,410U.S. $91,640 | $97,480 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,770U.S. $83,910 | $92,750 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,540U.S. $37,680 | $35,870 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,400U.S. $38,120 | $34,110 | 300 | n/a | n/a |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,360U.S. $65,700 | $67,090 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,260U.S. $51,610 | $52,700 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,300U.S. $68,080 | $64,610 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,760U.S. $84,620 | $81,060 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,120U.S. $37,080 | $32,460 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,880U.S. $42,290 | $42,260 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,520U.S. $69,250 | $78,430 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,730U.S. $130,000 | $134,370 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,770U.S. $74,510 | $70,150 | 280 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,470U.S. $78,350 | $68,410 | 280 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $269,270U.S. $244,180 | $265,000 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,930U.S. $95,480 | $86,840 | 280 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $47,670 | not published | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,300U.S. $103,020 | $101,740 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,490U.S. $52,600 | $48,110 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,040U.S. $50,990 | $55,220 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Tire BuildersSOC 51-9197 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,690U.S. $57,390 | $48,640 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,350U.S. $77,640 | $75,180 | 270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,170U.S. $59,570 | $61,440 | 270 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,770U.S. $40,410 | $39,000 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,540U.S. $49,910 | $50,380 | 270 | n/a | n/a |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,790U.S. $95,200 | $94,190 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $157,210U.S. $136,570 | $142,900 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsSOC 33-2021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,740U.S. $75,920 | $68,240 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.2% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,250U.S. $57,080 | $52,110 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,400U.S. $49,880 | $53,490 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersSOC 49-2092 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,690U.S. $56,210 | $48,430 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,540U.S. $72,110 | $89,020 | 250 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,980U.S. $55,720 | $58,650 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,110U.S. $42,770 | $41,580 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,060U.S. $56,850 | $46,860 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,390U.S. $62,370 | $72,910 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,480U.S. $161,740 | $122,930 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Nuclear EngineerSOC 17-2161 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,850U.S. $133,970 | $136,550 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +0.4% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,220U.S. $37,360 | $38,160 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Athletes and Sports CompetitorsSOC 27-2021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $66,710 | not published | 240 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,740U.S. $50,140 | $53,780 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,780U.S. $54,430 | $63,450 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageSOC 13-1032 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,740U.S. $78,240 | $80,720 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -8.7% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 230 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,970U.S. $42,540 | $53,320 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersSOC 47-3011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,550U.S. $47,550 | $41,860 | 230 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,380U.S. $48,220 | $59,620 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.0% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,400U.S. $52,540 | $62,320 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,440U.S. $125,470 | $140,260 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,880U.S. $109,270 | $100,640 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| TailorSOC 51-6052 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,510U.S. $41,640 | $45,020 | 220 | No formal educational credential | -8.8% |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9191 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,550U.S. $46,460 | $35,490 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.3% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,210U.S. $80,340 | $81,010 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,790U.S. $65,750 | $70,930 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,330U.S. $73,900 | $68,110 | 200 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,530U.S. $55,090 | $56,900 | 200 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,080U.S. $65,790 | $74,630 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,070U.S. $55,010 | $60,750 | 200 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,860U.S. $57,430 | $60,570 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-6061 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,960U.S. $38,180 | $39,480 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -12.5% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,580U.S. $101,110 | $93,910 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,490U.S. $42,910 | $42,870 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,740U.S. $75,420 | $60,310 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,810U.S. $47,630 | $57,820 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,200U.S. $57,550 | $55,100 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,950U.S. $45,950 | $45,820 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,150U.S. $68,120 | $69,370 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,550U.S. $42,420 | $41,080 | 190 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,180U.S. $78,580 | $67,990 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| DermatologistSOC 29-1213 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $276,170U.S. $328,730 | $273,540 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.8% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,760U.S. $62,640 | $58,740 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,840U.S. $43,960 | $43,400 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersSOC 51-9051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,850U.S. $48,040 | $44,040 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,240U.S. $72,060 | $64,010 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,670U.S. $61,560 | $65,920 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,590U.S. $83,820 | $79,200 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $217,670U.S. $210,040 | $233,870 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,410U.S. $35,240 | $39,300 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,500U.S. $41,600 | $40,180 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,590U.S. $44,810 | $38,600 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,860U.S. $48,690 | $52,060 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,740U.S. $98,920 | $106,280 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $353,740U.S. $292,910 | $402,040 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,770U.S. $77,970 | $84,830 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,980U.S. $48,280 | $55,230 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,320U.S. $38,630 | $40,620 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,150U.S. $47,450 | $47,680 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,800U.S. $53,710 | $45,660 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,710U.S. $41,590 | $42,030 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4191 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,100U.S. $48,750 | $48,480 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,600U.S. $48,540 | $50,800 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,300U.S. $73,010 | $56,270 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,260U.S. $76,590 | $69,940 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $528,750U.S. $496,010 | $453,420 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,890U.S. $66,800 | $55,550 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,200U.S. $38,950 | $38,330 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Real Estate BrokerSOC 41-9021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,320U.S. $73,220 | $126,750 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,610U.S. $36,910 | $35,680 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Logging Equipment OperatorsSOC 45-4022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,370U.S. $49,740 | $53,550 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.8% |
| Solar InstallerSOC 47-2231 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,970U.S. $53,140 | $53,600 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,760U.S. $43,780 | $42,720 | 150 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,980U.S. $46,170 | $42,020 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,910U.S. $112,860 | $118,400 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,060U.S. $57,510 | $64,260 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,870U.S. $79,350 | $70,720 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,330U.S. $77,930 | $68,700 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Orthopedic SurgeonSOC 29-1242 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $572,910U.S. $358,550 | $391,900 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,570U.S. $76,400 | $69,120 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,920U.S. $42,670 | $41,020 | 140 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,370U.S. $51,320 | $46,890 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,330U.S. $81,390 | $83,930 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,840U.S. $80,260 | $88,430 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,630U.S. $101,370 | $90,970 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksSOC 43-4041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,790U.S. $50,080 | $55,600 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,980U.S. $48,150 | $49,610 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,270U.S. $40,130 | $39,090 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,840U.S. $50,620 | $52,920 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6062 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,520U.S. $38,760 | $39,120 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.6% |
| Cutters and Trimmers, HandSOC 51-9031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,970U.S. $38,020 | $44,920 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -18.9% |
| Medical Appliance TechniciansSOC 51-9082 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,880U.S. $48,030 | $59,520 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,180U.S. $133,660 | $141,940 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,420U.S. $101,920 | $96,250 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1062 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,010U.S. $85,020 | $79,330 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,190U.S. $73,620 | $46,910 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Furniture FinishersSOC 51-7021 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,310U.S. $44,540 | $45,190 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.5% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,030U.S. $102,040 | $114,600 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,140U.S. $87,820 | $90,980 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,650U.S. $92,100 | $90,230 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesSOC 13-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $82,890 | not published | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,630U.S. $140,300 | $119,170 | 110 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $115,890U.S. $125,040 | $126,210 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,510U.S. $58,650 | $65,730 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,870U.S. $98,070 | $85,020 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,670U.S. $64,830 | $65,800 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Fashion DesignerSOC 27-1022 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,130U.S. $80,960 | $95,370 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +0.1% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 110 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Exercise PhysiologistSOC 29-1128 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,250U.S. $59,460 | $57,650 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +12.8% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $195,770U.S. $335,550 | $242,760 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSOC 47-5023 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,500U.S. $60,190 | $66,600 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,880U.S. $82,280 | $93,850 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4035 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,210U.S. $52,800 | $54,350 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,350U.S. $105,650 | $120,540 | 100 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,830U.S. $134,960 | $144,160 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,670U.S. $109,370 | $100,130 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,840U.S. $107,110 | $95,260 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,330U.S. $78,850 | $84,650 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,740U.S. $61,990 | $67,850 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,690U.S. $93,250 | $78,750 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $169,850U.S. $281,870 | $204,510 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,640U.S. $115,210 | $120,870 | 100 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,510U.S. $36,300 | $33,870 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,780U.S. $59,320 | $61,890 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Agricultural Equipment OperatorsSOC 45-2091 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,890U.S. $41,730 | $39,020 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +8.6% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,860U.S. $36,670 | $39,340 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Charlotte, NC
- BLS source geography
- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 16740
- States
- North Carolina, South Carolina
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Charlotte, NC?
In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area (CBSA 16740), BLS OEWS counted 1,358,370 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,990 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($329,030), Physicians, All Other ($327,040), Dentist ($189,220).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 16740), which includes Charlotte, Concord and Gastonia and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Charlotte city limits. It spans North Carolina and South Carolina.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 16740). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs charlotte nc”, “careers in charlotte nc”, “high paying jobs in charlotte nc” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).