Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Greensboro-High Point, NC
Careers in Greensboro, NC: pay and employment for 391 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 24660), which includes Greensboro, High Point and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Greensboro city limits.
Quick answer
In the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan area (CBSA 24660), BLS OEWS counted 365,410 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $46,570 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($364,620), IT Manager ($163,180), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($161,720). The largest occupations are Material Handler (13,470), Sales Associate (9,510), Cashier (7,510).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan area at 92.9 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 7% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
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
- Physicians, All Other$364,620 median · 840 employed
- IT Manager$163,180 median · 1,020 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161,720 median · 530 employed
- Financial Manager$159,740 median · 1,340 employed
- Marketing Manager$151,880 median · 650 employed
- Pharmacist$138,180 median · 710 employed
- Sales Manager$134,760 median · 1,140 employed
- Managers, All Other$132,890 median · 1,110 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$132,230 median · 820 employed
- Lawyer$126,960 median · 980 employed
Largest occupations
- Material Handler13,470 employed · $37,190 median
- Sales Associate9,510 employed · $30,750 median
- Cashier7,510 employed · $28,630 median
- Stocker7,470 employed · $35,840 median
- Customer Service Representative7,460 employed · $41,240 median
- Cooks, Fast Food6,850 employed · $27,880 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6,790 employed · $28,200 median
- Truck Driver6,480 employed · $58,480 median
- Registered Nurse6,240 employed · $82,860 median
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators5,890 employed · $41,260 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101,320 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$93,770 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,000 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Food Service Manager$73,780 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,120 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,630 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Executive Assistant$66,140 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,050 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Aircraft Mechanic$64,520 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- LPN$63,610 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
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Detailed pay for popular careers in Greensboro, NC
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All 391 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 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $37,190U.S. $40,240 | $39,090 | 13,470 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $30,750U.S. $35,410 | $33,840 | 9,510 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $28,630U.S. $32,880 | $29,170 | 7,510 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $35,840U.S. $37,330 | $37,060 | 7,470 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $41,240U.S. $44,770 | $43,620 | 7,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $27,880U.S. $30,890 | $27,020 | 6,850 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $28,200U.S. $31,200 | $28,490 | 6,790 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,480U.S. $58,640 | $59,960 | 6,480 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $82,860U.S. $97,550 | $90,430 | 6,240 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $41,260U.S. $44,650 | $44,580 | 5,890 | n/a | n/a |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $38,260U.S. $42,260 | $38,650 | 5,280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $30,060U.S. $35,230 | $36,630 | 5,210 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $100,930U.S. $105,770 | $127,230 | 4,710 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $29,440U.S. $35,800 | $31,120 | 4,620 | n/a | n/a |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $41,260U.S. $45,010 | $41,930 | 4,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $34,520U.S. $36,840 | $33,760 | 4,380 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $72,630U.S. $72,080 | $85,750 | 4,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $44,500U.S. $45,930 | $43,090 | 3,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $47,320U.S. $49,590 | $50,070 | 3,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $46,990U.S. $50,670 | $48,830 | 3,440 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $80,170U.S. $83,680 | $91,400 | 3,300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $45,750U.S. $47,540 | $45,760 | 3,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $34,550U.S. $37,390 | $34,040 | 3,250 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $40,650U.S. $44,860 | $43,500 | 3,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $41,510U.S. $46,420 | $43,430 | 2,890 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $62,520U.S. $69,990 | $76,810 | 2,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $47,290U.S. $48,520 | $52,770 | 2,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $33,430U.S. $38,020 | $36,680 | 2,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $44,810U.S. $44,080 | $45,010 | 2,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $67,660U.S. $75,940 | $73,020 | 2,630 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,730U.S. $63,970 | $56,580 | 2,590 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $30,020U.S. $35,510 | $32,300 | 2,580 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $62,630U.S. $69,500 | $66,990 | 2,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $66,050U.S. $74,450 | $70,940 | 2,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,800U.S. $64,370 | $54,280 | 2,380 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $59,940U.S. $62,890 | $63,480 | 2,380 | n/a | n/a |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,990U.S. $72,040 | $55,520 | 2,300 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $73,120U.S. $79,920 | $75,150 | 2,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $40,100U.S. $47,120 | $43,310 | 2,190 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $48,770U.S. $50,620 | $51,680 | 2,110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $99,690U.S. $102,320 | $104,450 | 2,080 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $43,570U.S. $45,260 | $45,630 | 2,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $74,060U.S. $78,760 | $80,000 | 2,000 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,380U.S. $63,190 | $56,510 | 1,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $29,050U.S. $36,780 | $30,910 | 1,970 | n/a | n/a |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $46,600U.S. $59,280 | $49,960 | 1,970 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $45,810U.S. $48,570 | $48,390 | 1,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $74,380U.S. $83,050 | $81,370 | 1,890 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $31,840U.S. $35,320 | $31,930 | 1,820 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $75,000U.S. $79,860 | $78,010 | 1,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $46,090U.S. $45,690 | $45,800 | 1,730 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $37,830U.S. $39,150 | $38,680 | 1,730 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $125,190U.S. $135,980 | $126,400 | 1,710 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $60,830U.S. $76,210 | $66,070 | 1,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $35,340U.S. $36,280 | $35,670 | 1,640 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $39,310U.S. $44,350 | $43,170 | 1,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $60,320U.S. $64,520 | $61,520 | 1,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $36,800U.S. $41,300 | $41,830 | 1,560 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $36,710U.S. $40,110 | $39,550 | 1,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $63,610U.S. $64,400 | $63,480 | 1,470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $32,470U.S. $36,670 | $34,670 | 1,460 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $55,440U.S. $61,860 | $58,280 | 1,430 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $51,340U.S. $59,650 | $55,090 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $35,710U.S. $38,140 | $36,230 | 1,390 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,780U.S. $62,280 | $71,320 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $34,070U.S. $38,010 | $33,690 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $159,740U.S. $166,570 | $179,560 | 1,340 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,370U.S. $41,670 | $40,390 | 1,320 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $34,550U.S. $34,340 | $38,740 | 1,310 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $62,740U.S. $69,280 | $66,730 | 1,300 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $109,540U.S. $104,110 | $110,500 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $44,930U.S. $45,750 | $43,870 | 1,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,370U.S. $78,660 | $99,840 | 1,220 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $54,180U.S. $53,750 | $54,700 | 1,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $72,540U.S. $77,710 | $78,390 | 1,170 | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,520U.S. $61,010 | $58,180 | 1,170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $134,760U.S. $148,270 | $153,560 | 1,140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $132,890U.S. $141,900 | $141,690 | 1,110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,470U.S. $58,470 | $59,480 | 1,110 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $57,510U.S. $63,800 | $56,230 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $49,880U.S. $43,220 | $50,980 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $31,200U.S. $35,830 | $31,480 | 1,090 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $49,310U.S. $59,850 | $51,270 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $95,930U.S. $102,440 | $98,300 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $59,780U.S. $59,550 | $58,320 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $124,570U.S. $126,060 | $129,020 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $35,610U.S. $37,450 | $36,240 | 1,030 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $37,280U.S. $47,920 | $40,370 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $163,180U.S. $175,140 | $175,750 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $105,450U.S. $114,990 | $118,230 | 1,000 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $126,960U.S. $159,670 | $151,830 | 980 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $27,460U.S. $31,200 | $27,180 | 980 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,400U.S. $76,690 | $69,570 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,190U.S. $61,770 | $58,470 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $46,980U.S. $45,850 | $46,020 | 970 | n/a | n/a |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,880U.S. $69,990 | $63,660 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $45,200U.S. $38,770 | $41,630 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $95,000U.S. $101,860 | $94,460 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $29,030U.S. $35,360 | $33,030 | 900 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $28,420U.S. $33,980 | $27,230 | 900 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $29,240U.S. $34,980 | $31,050 | 900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $23,580U.S. $32,150 | $25,350 | 890 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $93,770U.S. $87,520 | $108,210 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $115,130U.S. $123,860 | $135,970 | 880 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $64,520U.S. $79,870 | $66,670 | 880 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $34,800U.S. $38,630 | $39,300 | 870 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $95,130U.S. $105,870 | $95,100 | 860 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $104,050U.S. $105,850 | $112,060 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,650U.S. $62,890 | $58,740 | 860 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $364,620U.S. $265,930 | $342,000 | 840 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $132,230U.S. $132,300 | $136,110 | 820 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $29,760U.S. $34,810 | $30,630 | 820 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $49,800U.S. $48,070 | $49,870 | 800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $50,180U.S. $58,040 | $52,220 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $88,580U.S. $99,130 | $93,320 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $49,910U.S. $60,580 | $50,430 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $62,080U.S. $60,550 | $63,480 | 750 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $49,040U.S. $46,340 | $49,870 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $138,180U.S. $140,910 | $134,510 | 710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $101,320U.S. $107,230 | $116,570 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,440U.S. $54,210 | $47,180 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $57,140U.S. $62,930 | $60,110 | 690 | n/a | n/a |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $51,210U.S. $48,990 | $55,030 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $47,070U.S. $48,250 | $49,460 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $30,700U.S. $35,360 | $33,420 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,300U.S. $47,030 | $38,370 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $56,230U.S. $64,330 | $56,260 | 660 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,650U.S. $32,910 | $30,410 | 660 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $151,880U.S. $166,790 | $172,960 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $38,660U.S. $47,320 | $50,150 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,310U.S. $34,890 | $34,830 | 650 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $80,280U.S. $102,740 | $89,240 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $45,600U.S. $45,780 | $45,680 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $71,850U.S. $80,730 | $79,240 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $93,460U.S. $100,840 | $97,330 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6064 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $37,290U.S. $38,670 | $36,510 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.3% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $73,780U.S. $69,390 | $78,460 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $73,410U.S. $78,740 | $76,570 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $126,310U.S. $105,070 | $158,200 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $34,950U.S. $37,160 | $34,370 | 580 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $44,630U.S. $47,160 | $44,490 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $29,250U.S. $35,070 | $30,180 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $66,140U.S. $76,590 | $70,580 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $42,670U.S. $42,670 | $42,190 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $47,930U.S. $50,690 | $51,190 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $30,550U.S. $36,560 | $33,970 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $99,320U.S. $102,760 | $97,620 | 540 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $50,550U.S. $58,940 | $55,430 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $46,390U.S. $50,340 | $49,530 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $161,720U.S. $171,270 | $166,410 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $52,270U.S. $58,750 | $53,470 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $74,290U.S. $82,320 | $78,620 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $61,170U.S. $63,820 | $63,700 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $48,460U.S. $46,800 | $53,920 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $62,240U.S. $65,510 | $65,020 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,430U.S. $66,810 | $57,160 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,670U.S. $50,020 | $56,490 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Greensboro-High Point, NC | $46,990U.S. $50,270 | $45,620 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,580U.S. $74,750 | $69,280 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,520U.S. $80,110 | $70,650 | 490 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,410U.S. $59,350 | $56,880 | 480 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,580U.S. $104,920 | $110,840 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,560U.S. $43,380 | $38,810 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,240U.S. $62,960 | $60,400 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,280U.S. $38,150 | $36,580 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,620U.S. $35,790 | $42,650 | 470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,560U.S. $74,690 | $67,970 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6063 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,730U.S. $39,530 | $35,380 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.7% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,240U.S. $39,070 | $41,750 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,310U.S. $37,290 | $35,100 | 460 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,070U.S. $116,580 | $98,500 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,060U.S. $49,100 | $49,290 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,730U.S. $60,850 | $59,790 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,480U.S. $120,630 | $123,440 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,000U.S. $39,390 | $41,810 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,030U.S. $57,020 | $46,240 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,930U.S. $54,890 | $53,250 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,160U.S. $49,690 | $44,730 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,540U.S. $134,050 | $118,940 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,830U.S. $97,870 | $84,950 | 430 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,520U.S. $49,230 | $51,730 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,390U.S. $47,720 | $55,280 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,100U.S. $46,570 | $42,910 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,680U.S. $114,130 | $118,420 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,570U.S. $106,660 | $116,110 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,320U.S. $149,280 | $149,910 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,530U.S. $45,930 | $43,500 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,540U.S. $135,880 | $131,080 | 420 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,430U.S. $90,150 | $88,510 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,050U.S. $42,910 | $48,050 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,230U.S. $45,230 | $43,810 | 400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,150U.S. $46,330 | $42,180 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,820U.S. $67,880 | $60,720 | 390 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,530U.S. $77,440 | $74,260 | 390 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,250U.S. $98,100 | $81,420 | 390 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,650U.S. $43,030 | $44,660 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,180U.S. $104,590 | $130,270 | 380 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,860U.S. $61,800 | $55,300 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,630U.S. $78,000 | $75,380 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,060U.S. $120,230 | $111,490 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,250U.S. $44,470 | $47,500 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,920U.S. $50,290 | $52,060 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,390U.S. $106,040 | $95,120 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,340U.S. $39,630 | $37,790 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,660U.S. $74,260 | $54,960 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,180U.S. $51,140 | $50,290 | 360 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,960U.S. $48,700 | $53,130 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,920U.S. $46,680 | $43,840 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,190U.S. $80,390 | $82,200 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,260U.S. $58,430 | $54,780 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,870U.S. $49,400 | $43,020 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,060U.S. $59,050 | $44,380 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,070U.S. $64,650 | $57,840 | 340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,460U.S. $45,250 | $44,990 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,460U.S. $48,500 | $49,150 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,480U.S. $45,670 | $46,950 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,420U.S. $42,360 | $43,550 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,980U.S. $60,600 | $56,750 | 320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,330U.S. $107,310 | $94,170 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,000U.S. $43,350 | $47,030 | 310 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,580U.S. $42,290 | $42,380 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,690U.S. $91,240 | $97,370 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,370U.S. $93,530 | $67,930 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,090U.S. $82,280 | $81,240 | 290 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,670U.S. $41,340 | $40,250 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,160U.S. $122,930 | $119,040 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,340U.S. $78,620 | $78,550 | 280 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,710U.S. $55,940 | $54,590 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,100U.S. $33,580 | $28,410 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,160U.S. $62,470 | $63,330 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,510U.S. $39,200 | $37,680 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,720U.S. $37,710 | $39,950 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,630U.S. $46,550 | $47,880 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,380U.S. $47,180 | $51,930 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $20,820U.S. $37,180 | $23,230 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,320U.S. $42,420 | $38,200 | 280 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,990U.S. $61,160 | $55,000 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,490U.S. $72,550 | $72,450 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,340U.S. $104,300 | $98,780 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,910U.S. $54,240 | $56,830 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,330U.S. $99,080 | $97,790 | 270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,000U.S. $65,120 | $58,040 | 270 | n/a | n/a |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,090U.S. $68,270 | $60,370 | 270 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,820U.S. $100,330 | $91,600 | 270 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,090U.S. $47,380 | $49,240 | 270 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,660U.S. $39,680 | $36,890 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Furniture FinishersSOC 51-7021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,110U.S. $44,540 | $41,640 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.5% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,860U.S. $78,210 | $73,310 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,420U.S. $66,270 | $59,170 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,150U.S. $75,350 | $75,660 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,700U.S. $35,880 | $29,980 | 260 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,600U.S. $52,260 | $48,090 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,610U.S. $49,230 | $54,890 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,190U.S. $35,840 | $29,650 | 250 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,130U.S. $48,560 | $51,040 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,450U.S. $52,830 | $58,770 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,880U.S. $46,170 | $46,040 | 250 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,670U.S. $63,890 | $62,370 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,090U.S. $64,050 | $60,930 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,960U.S. $129,180 | $117,660 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,210U.S. $93,790 | $80,680 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,960U.S. $58,260 | $55,550 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,310U.S. $61,660 | $54,680 | 240 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,550U.S. $60,280 | $63,140 | 230 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,830U.S. $42,240 | $41,880 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,880U.S. $53,040 | $48,930 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,110U.S. $55,440 | $50,320 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-6061 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,600U.S. $38,180 | $41,160 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -12.5% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,680U.S. $60,020 | $52,480 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,550U.S. $50,260 | $45,550 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherSOC 51-6099 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,380U.S. $37,280 | $37,060 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.4% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,600U.S. $42,770 | $40,190 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9191 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,790U.S. $46,460 | $36,120 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.3% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,020U.S. $148,080 | $138,000 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,790U.S. $104,000 | $87,370 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,050U.S. $46,850 | $43,200 | 210 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,740U.S. $38,100 | $32,980 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,500U.S. $60,070 | $55,390 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,850U.S. $40,140 | $40,210 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,120U.S. $45,760 | $47,180 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,450U.S. $82,220 | $77,370 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,800U.S. $60,390 | $59,320 | 200 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,440U.S. $56,730 | $51,310 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,050U.S. $96,980 | $96,010 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,770U.S. $50,890 | $56,370 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,120U.S. $49,450 | $43,960 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Cutters and Trimmers, HandSOC 51-9031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,020U.S. $38,020 | $41,030 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -18.9% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,430U.S. $76,220 | $73,930 | 190 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,700U.S. $100,390 | $87,360 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,160U.S. $64,950 | $58,000 | 190 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $163,910U.S. $170,950 | $188,790 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,610U.S. $45,130 | $46,570 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,610U.S. $68,380 | $67,880 | 190 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,590U.S. $47,700 | $46,680 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,720U.S. $48,590 | $46,600 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,190U.S. $95,320 | $79,730 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,060U.S. $59,300 | $61,560 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,950U.S. $81,100 | $82,370 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,490U.S. $61,990 | $62,310 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,990U.S. $44,660 | $49,250 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,910U.S. $130,100 | $139,180 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $154,100U.S. $167,220 | $161,810 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,380U.S. $112,860 | $102,280 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,560U.S. $100,580 | $94,990 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,300U.S. $67,190 | $61,760 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $64,820 | not published | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,660U.S. $50,610 | $50,570 | 170 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,490U.S. $62,780 | $53,190 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersSOC 51-6091 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,000U.S. $46,350 | $43,880 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.3% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,480U.S. $35,150 | $31,780 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,700U.S. $35,670 | $33,900 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $354,310U.S. $213,990 | $393,980 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,950U.S. $83,510 | $89,190 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,540U.S. $78,190 | $80,870 | 160 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,510U.S. $78,350 | $57,020 | 160 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,100U.S. $84,620 | $75,590 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,170U.S. $80,250 | $87,630 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,400U.S. $90,360 | $70,460 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,970U.S. $67,960 | $74,740 | 150 | n/a | n/a |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,930U.S. $81,370 | $79,090 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,350U.S. $62,370 | $75,170 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,250U.S. $54,920 | $55,080 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,630U.S. $79,940 | $82,570 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,350U.S. $109,270 | $113,660 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,600U.S. $76,590 | $68,440 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,930U.S. $61,540 | $56,350 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,520U.S. $66,140 | $45,910 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,890U.S. $96,590 | $91,330 | 150 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,010U.S. $50,160 | $54,320 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,010U.S. $47,810 | $45,910 | 150 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,570U.S. $82,280 | $71,580 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6062 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,940U.S. $38,760 | $40,490 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.6% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,230U.S. $66,150 | $64,860 | 140 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,660U.S. $71,550 | $64,790 | 140 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,530U.S. $66,120 | $60,890 | 140 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,600U.S. $64,070 | $60,020 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,820U.S. $83,910 | $87,690 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,000U.S. $35,680 | $37,590 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,960U.S. $58,340 | $46,420 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,040U.S. $42,290 | $34,330 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,310U.S. $74,510 | $62,070 | 130 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,810U.S. $44,580 | $43,690 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,840U.S. $90,390 | $89,160 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,470U.S. $60,170 | $47,850 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,210U.S. $58,100 | $47,680 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,910U.S. $76,400 | $64,750 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,250U.S. $58,450 | $66,670 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,130U.S. $124,900 | $117,220 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,320U.S. $39,280 | $35,560 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,920U.S. $53,340 | $50,270 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,470U.S. $51,330 | $47,270 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,500U.S. $41,220 | $36,590 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,630U.S. $133,000 | $133,000 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,300U.S. $88,940 | $87,430 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,940U.S. $73,900 | $64,990 | 120 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,800U.S. $37,640 | $30,850 | 120 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,420U.S. $47,260 | $58,750 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,430U.S. $35,100 | $33,080 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,110U.S. $45,330 | $49,690 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,890U.S. $44,390 | $45,120 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,750U.S. $62,130 | $66,320 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,430U.S. $46,380 | $44,550 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,530U.S. $58,930 | $48,290 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,500U.S. $49,120 | $43,110 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,550U.S. $49,000 | $49,040 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,230U.S. $74,340 | $60,330 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,040U.S. $43,960 | $42,480 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,550U.S. $49,610 | $51,390 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,550U.S. $117,330 | $100,390 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,980U.S. $65,030 | $49,740 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,540U.S. $77,920 | $70,820 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,780U.S. $49,500 | $49,190 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,640U.S. $35,660 | $36,290 | 110 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,370U.S. $46,170 | $42,130 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,870U.S. $123,220 | $138,240 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,350U.S. $40,450 | $37,640 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,370U.S. $92,100 | $103,780 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,610U.S. $69,250 | $70,800 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,730U.S. $92,650 | $91,320 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,390U.S. $51,850 | $48,780 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,970U.S. $60,810 | $56,990 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,310U.S. $62,680 | $52,590 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,610U.S. $114,850 | $100,380 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,270U.S. $76,910 | $78,410 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $297,560U.S. $236,590 | $254,020 | 100 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $207,820U.S. $244,180 | $205,390 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,680U.S. $38,290 | $39,620 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,690U.S. $38,120 | $34,180 | 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,500U.S. $50,580 | $48,530 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,590U.S. $43,600 | $42,850 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,730U.S. $47,880 | $45,840 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Greensboro, NC
- BLS source geography
- Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 24660
- States
- North Carolina
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Greensboro, NC?
In the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan area (CBSA 24660), BLS OEWS counted 365,410 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $46,570 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($364,620), IT Manager ($163,180), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($161,720).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 24660), which includes Greensboro, High Point and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Greensboro city limits.
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 Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 24660). 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 greensboro nc”, “careers in greensboro nc”, “high paying jobs in greensboro 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).