Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Raleigh-Cary, NC
Careers in Raleigh, NC: pay and employment for 466 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 39580), which includes Raleigh, Cary and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Raleigh city limits.
Quick answer
In the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan area (CBSA 39580), BLS OEWS counted 743,120 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,990 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Dentist ($207,380), IT Manager ($173,960), Natural Sciences Managers ($173,510). The largest occupations are Sales Associate (18,660), Material Handler (17,060), Cashier (14,350).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan area at 98.2 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 2% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Raleigh, 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
- Dentist$207,380 median · 1,000 employed
- IT Manager$173,960 median · 6,010 employed
- Natural Sciences Managers$173,510 median · 1,640 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$169,780 median · 1,850 employed
- Marketing Manager$167,640 median · 2,390 employed
- Sales Manager$163,520 median · 3,280 employed
- Financial Manager$163,130 median · 3,690 employed
- Managers, All Other$147,370 median · 4,320 employed
- HR Manager$144,190 median · 1,080 employed
- Cyber Security Analyst$143,640 median · 2,510 employed
Largest occupations
- Sales Associate18,660 employed · $33,100 median
- Material Handler17,060 employed · $38,470 median
- Cashier14,350 employed · $29,770 median
- Customer Service Representative13,620 employed · $41,900 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers12,790 employed · $29,080 median
- Registered Nurse12,780 employed · $84,830 median
- Software Engineer12,580 employed · $132,770 median
- Stocker12,300 employed · $35,220 median
- Cooks, Fast Food11,500 employed · $28,220 median
- Office Clerks, General11,350 employed · $44,460 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$110,780 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$102,610 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$101,680 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$78,930 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$78,470 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,690 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Detective$77,210 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,450 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Food Service Manager$76,160 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,230 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Raleigh, NC
Dental Hygienist$98,800 medianProject Manager$102,280 medianParalegal$61,880 medianDental Assistant$58,750 medianElectrician$56,800 medianRadiology Tech$68,210 medianPharmacist$133,120 medianDentist$207,380 medianPhlebotomist$46,280 medianReal Estate Agent$49,970 medianPhysician Assistant$124,300 medianCNA$39,710 medianMRI Tech$83,030 medianRegistered Nurse$84,830 median
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All 466 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $33,100U.S. $35,410 | $35,160 | 18,660 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $38,470U.S. $40,240 | $40,430 | 17,060 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $29,770U.S. $32,880 | $30,820 | 14,350 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $41,900U.S. $44,770 | $45,710 | 13,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $29,080U.S. $31,200 | $30,030 | 12,790 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $84,830U.S. $97,550 | $91,890 | 12,780 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $132,770U.S. $135,980 | $136,640 | 12,580 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $35,220U.S. $37,330 | $36,510 | 12,300 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $28,220U.S. $30,890 | $28,070 | 11,500 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $44,460U.S. $45,010 | $44,230 | 11,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $34,860U.S. $35,230 | $39,430 | 10,290 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $114,940U.S. $105,770 | $141,930 | 9,520 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $81,950U.S. $83,680 | $93,340 | 9,190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $68,560U.S. $69,990 | $84,450 | 8,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $80,390U.S. $83,050 | $83,890 | 8,820 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $102,280U.S. $102,320 | $113,040 | 7,930 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $46,600U.S. $45,930 | $46,080 | 7,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $72,220U.S. $72,080 | $86,590 | 7,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $50,200U.S. $50,670 | $52,180 | 7,550 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $34,980U.S. $36,840 | $34,930 | 7,310 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $52,110U.S. $58,640 | $55,110 | 7,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $48,500U.S. $47,540 | $49,770 | 7,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $36,280U.S. $37,390 | $36,350 | 7,160 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $32,570U.S. $35,800 | $33,330 | 6,970 | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $78,980U.S. $78,760 | $89,970 | 6,470 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $39,710U.S. $42,260 | $40,460 | 6,420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $45,650U.S. $47,120 | $46,490 | 6,360 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $49,870U.S. $49,590 | $52,500 | 6,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $77,690U.S. $79,920 | $81,650 | 6,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $173,960U.S. $175,140 | $186,440 | 6,010 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $46,020U.S. $44,080 | $47,410 | 5,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $60,170U.S. $63,970 | $59,510 | 5,830 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $74,170U.S. $75,940 | $80,820 | 5,710 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $38,500U.S. $39,150 | $41,310 | 5,710 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $49,300U.S. $48,520 | $55,810 | 5,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $62,460U.S. $61,860 | $67,510 | 5,320 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $29,470U.S. $35,320 | $31,160 | 5,290 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $64,550U.S. $69,500 | $70,410 | 5,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $35,300U.S. $36,780 | $35,100 | 4,960 | n/a | n/a |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $34,680U.S. $38,020 | $40,750 | 4,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $101,440U.S. $100,840 | $107,710 | 4,640 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,480U.S. $105,850 | $114,280 | 4,530 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $131,920U.S. $159,670 | $164,230 | 4,350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $147,370U.S. $141,900 | $159,150 | 4,320 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $60,380U.S. $72,040 | $58,330 | 4,210 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $33,590U.S. $35,510 | $34,270 | 4,070 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $67,560U.S. $69,280 | $75,230 | 3,830 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $46,160U.S. $45,690 | $45,170 | 3,810 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $39,840U.S. $44,860 | $42,240 | 3,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $36,030U.S. $38,140 | $37,930 | 3,780 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $56,800U.S. $63,190 | $57,080 | 3,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $96,820U.S. $101,860 | $101,720 | 3,710 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $163,130U.S. $166,570 | $180,800 | 3,690 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $36,550U.S. $38,010 | $36,810 | 3,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $50,600U.S. $50,620 | $56,110 | 3,650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $110,030U.S. $116,580 | $117,620 | 3,620 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $102,260U.S. $104,920 | $119,140 | 3,550 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $163,520U.S. $148,270 | $173,330 | 3,280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $38,080U.S. $44,650 | $41,160 | 3,190 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $76,450U.S. $79,860 | $79,860 | 3,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $51,110U.S. $59,850 | $54,460 | 3,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $36,120U.S. $34,340 | $41,500 | 3,070 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $119,700U.S. $114,990 | $127,320 | 3,020 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $39,240U.S. $41,300 | $45,760 | 2,920 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $59,900U.S. $62,280 | $70,300 | 2,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $60,540U.S. $63,800 | $60,290 | 2,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $103,380U.S. $99,130 | $107,070 | 2,730 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $60,370U.S. $62,890 | $63,360 | 2,700 | n/a | n/a |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $48,800U.S. $47,160 | $50,750 | 2,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $50,820U.S. $60,580 | $51,460 | 2,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $45,140U.S. $46,420 | $46,200 | 2,650 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $58,900U.S. $61,010 | $58,490 | 2,550 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $61,880U.S. $62,890 | $63,060 | 2,540 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $71,990U.S. $78,660 | $95,110 | 2,540 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $143,640U.S. $129,180 | $132,540 | 2,510 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $45,640U.S. $59,280 | $48,360 | 2,510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $29,150U.S. $31,200 | $28,800 | 2,460 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $46,130U.S. $45,750 | $44,860 | 2,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $65,860U.S. $76,210 | $67,750 | 2,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $29,390U.S. $32,150 | $29,930 | 2,420 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $39,510U.S. $40,110 | $44,760 | 2,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $167,640U.S. $166,790 | $177,520 | 2,390 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,780U.S. $105,070 | $186,410 | 2,340 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $68,790U.S. $74,750 | $82,230 | 2,330 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $43,300U.S. $45,260 | $45,050 | 2,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $41,670U.S. $46,800 | $48,960 | 2,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $79,570U.S. $80,730 | $87,100 | 2,200 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,640U.S. $134,050 | $123,850 | 2,190 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,970U.S. $52,830 | $74,770 | 2,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $38,530U.S. $47,920 | $38,890 | 2,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $113,710U.S. $123,860 | $144,610 | 2,070 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $28,680U.S. $34,980 | $30,440 | 2,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $77,210U.S. $77,710 | $83,750 | 2,030 | n/a | n/a |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $35,190U.S. $35,830 | $33,920 | 2,030 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $120,710U.S. $120,230 | $124,380 | 1,990 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $98,680U.S. $105,870 | $97,850 | 1,980 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,700U.S. $69,990 | $85,530 | 1,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $35,510U.S. $41,670 | $37,800 | 1,860 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $169,780U.S. $171,270 | $177,890 | 1,850 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $58,750U.S. $48,070 | $55,950 | 1,850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $24,960U.S. $33,980 | $26,420 | 1,850 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $101,680U.S. $87,520 | $116,390 | 1,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $100,000U.S. $104,110 | $104,950 | 1,810 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $59,750U.S. $62,930 | $61,890 | 1,810 | n/a | n/a |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $43,700U.S. $35,790 | $46,310 | 1,810 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $42,180U.S. $47,320 | $53,980 | 1,800 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $100,390 | not published | 1,770 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $110,800U.S. $104,300 | $115,100 | 1,760 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $67,840U.S. $74,690 | $70,730 | 1,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $64,080U.S. $64,400 | $65,390 | 1,740 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $133,120U.S. $140,910 | $135,270 | 1,730 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $104,030U.S. $102,440 | $109,400 | 1,710 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $31,300U.S. $34,810 | $32,300 | 1,700 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $59,190U.S. $59,650 | $59,590 | 1,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $75,230U.S. $74,450 | $75,700 | 1,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $32,400U.S. $35,360 | $34,430 | 1,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $76,160U.S. $69,390 | $74,510 | 1,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $173,510U.S. $167,220 | $188,850 | 1,640 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $71,460U.S. $77,440 | $71,880 | 1,620 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $30,160U.S. $36,560 | $35,990 | 1,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $38,330U.S. $45,930 | $41,750 | 1,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $77,330U.S. $76,690 | $85,830 | 1,560 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $36,490U.S. $38,630 | $39,850 | 1,540 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $128,150U.S. $132,300 | $133,570 | 1,510 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $130,240U.S. $120,630 | $136,080 | 1,500 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $62,700U.S. $59,550 | $63,340 | 1,460 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $63,910U.S. $76,220 | $67,390 | 1,450 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $79,230U.S. $78,740 | $83,030 | 1,420 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $49,460U.S. $48,570 | $53,570 | 1,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $36,210U.S. $37,160 | $34,670 | 1,410 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $59,600U.S. $59,350 | $65,090 | 1,400 | n/a | n/a |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,630U.S. $38,770 | $41,720 | 1,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $33,510U.S. $36,280 | $34,330 | 1,400 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $63,190 | 1,390 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $99,200U.S. $102,740 | $104,260 | 1,380 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $60,860U.S. $65,120 | $62,060 | 1,360 | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $62,080U.S. $64,520 | $64,500 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $63,080U.S. $64,330 | $62,700 | 1,320 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $32,470U.S. $35,360 | $34,650 | 1,280 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $109,760U.S. $114,130 | $126,740 | 1,250 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $57,330U.S. $64,370 | $56,460 | 1,230 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $124,300U.S. $135,880 | $127,620 | 1,220 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $98,800U.S. $98,100 | $96,160 | 1,220 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $38,110U.S. $38,150 | $38,580 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $99,900U.S. $102,760 | $100,350 | 1,190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $354,130U.S. $265,930 | $310,620 | 1,190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $48,300U.S. $44,390 | $57,380 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $54,070U.S. $58,940 | $52,150 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $49,150U.S. $54,240 | $54,660 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $81,400U.S. $82,220 | $86,390 | 1,120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $104,500U.S. $103,410 | $118,650 | 1,110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $56,940U.S. $53,750 | $55,690 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $144,190U.S. $149,280 | $163,020 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $68,210U.S. $80,110 | $71,940 | 1,080 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $60,310U.S. $61,770 | $61,050 | 1,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $37,460U.S. $37,450 | $37,090 | 1,060 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $87,400U.S. $97,870 | $89,190 | 1,050 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $61,700U.S. $62,960 | $66,820 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $44,720U.S. $42,670 | $43,420 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $66,600U.S. $65,510 | $69,040 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $130,120U.S. $126,060 | $139,950 | 1,010 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $78,420U.S. $82,320 | $90,390 | 1,000 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $207,380U.S. $170,950 | $229,400 | 1,000 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $63,810U.S. $78,000 | $71,810 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $27,380U.S. $33,580 | $28,110 | 990 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $104,910U.S. $122,930 | $111,500 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $48,020U.S. $45,670 | $52,800 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $44,000U.S. $45,130 | $44,720 | 950 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $57,950U.S. $58,430 | $58,670 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $47,760U.S. $54,210 | $50,250 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $54,340U.S. $51,140 | $60,580 | 900 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $30,800U.S. $35,070 | $32,360 | 900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $54,760U.S. $61,160 | $60,930 | 890 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $46,280U.S. $45,230 | $44,900 | 870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $47,430U.S. $57,020 | $49,560 | 870 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $108,590U.S. $106,660 | $112,100 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $46,880U.S. $50,290 | $51,200 | 860 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $51,020U.S. $49,100 | $54,100 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $110,780U.S. $107,230 | $124,670 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $60,410U.S. $56,730 | $58,930 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $51,600U.S. $50,020 | $54,150 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $51,300U.S. $49,230 | $54,450 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $78,470U.S. $93,530 | $80,020 | 840 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $60,720U.S. $64,950 | $63,660 | 830 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $61,190U.S. $62,470 | $63,990 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $46,470U.S. $45,250 | $47,980 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $27,940U.S. $32,910 | $28,510 | 820 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $51,070U.S. $48,500 | $51,850 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $48,480U.S. $43,220 | $46,210 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $47,170U.S. $49,690 | $46,410 | 820 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $85,850U.S. $80,390 | $91,270 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $45,360U.S. $49,400 | $45,990 | 810 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $91,570U.S. $99,280 | $104,420 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,950U.S. $45,330 | $56,370 | 790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $47,340U.S. $55,570 | $51,250 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $45,210U.S. $45,850 | $44,390 | 780 | n/a | n/a |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $34,470U.S. $37,290 | $35,190 | 780 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $102,860U.S. $104,000 | $109,290 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $90,490U.S. $90,150 | $96,360 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $84,150U.S. $91,240 | $91,560 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $36,260U.S. $43,350 | $44,360 | 740 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $37,150U.S. $39,390 | $41,630 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $65,840U.S. $66,150 | $69,980 | 730 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $45,320U.S. $43,030 | $45,410 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Farm and Home Management EducatorsSOC 25-9021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,280U.S. $60,220 | $66,240 | 720 | Master's degree | -3.2% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $48,310U.S. $50,340 | $51,220 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $77,800U.S. $81,100 | $87,010 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $132,740U.S. $139,500 | $133,280 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,680U.S. $39,630 | $40,280 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $102,610U.S. $106,040 | $102,880 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $58,470U.S. $58,470 | $60,250 | 690 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $84,080U.S. $100,330 | $90,850 | 680 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,240U.S. $47,380 | $49,630 | 680 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $50,200U.S. $47,030 | $53,050 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $34,490U.S. $49,500 | $38,680 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $69,090U.S. $67,880 | $69,630 | 660 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $65,550U.S. $68,270 | $70,310 | 660 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,480U.S. $58,450 | $71,770 | 650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $49,900U.S. $48,560 | $56,000 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $51,130U.S. $54,890 | $57,650 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $48,390U.S. $49,000 | $50,530 | 640 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $102,400U.S. $98,920 | $113,190 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $57,410U.S. $62,680 | $55,600 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,580U.S. $90,390 | $102,640 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $77,210U.S. $93,790 | $84,340 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $48,240U.S. $49,230 | $50,900 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $45,290U.S. $48,590 | $49,340 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $70,700U.S. $72,550 | $75,490 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $68,730U.S. $78,210 | $79,280 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $49,160U.S. $44,470 | $51,320 | 600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $49,030U.S. $47,810 | $50,250 | 600 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $61,570U.S. $63,890 | $65,010 | 600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,580U.S. $60,070 | $57,310 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $48,520U.S. $47,180 | $49,420 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $54,100U.S. $58,260 | $55,260 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,890U.S. $35,840 | $28,910 | 580 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $50,720U.S. $55,440 | $51,980 | 580 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,520U.S. $124,900 | $149,970 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $61,430U.S. $58,750 | $58,670 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $61,480U.S. $64,650 | $63,670 | 560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $78,930U.S. $95,320 | $78,700 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $80,590U.S. $91,640 | $88,020 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $65,330U.S. $61,990 | $63,380 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,200U.S. $35,880 | $31,590 | 530 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $39,020U.S. $40,140 | $41,360 | 530 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $79,210U.S. $81,370 | $84,810 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,560U.S. $100,580 | $98,980 | 520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,650U.S. $66,270 | $58,740 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $130,350U.S. $130,100 | $140,620 | 520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $45,620U.S. $41,340 | $44,650 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $34,970U.S. $37,710 | $36,780 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $122,950U.S. $104,620 | $121,600 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $162,800U.S. $130,220 | $143,210 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,290U.S. $109,270 | $134,880 | 510 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $53,140U.S. $74,260 | $55,640 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,050U.S. $38,100 | $34,350 | 510 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $32,000U.S. $34,890 | $32,140 | 510 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $139,050U.S. $148,080 | $153,750 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Raleigh-Cary, NC | $72,640U.S. $78,190 | $76,000 | 500 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,590U.S. $47,670 | $54,900 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,310U.S. $59,300 | $62,720 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,290U.S. $84,620 | $113,480 | 480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,090U.S. $47,260 | $54,950 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,030U.S. $49,120 | $49,020 | 480 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,060U.S. $63,820 | $65,890 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,480U.S. $67,190 | $68,860 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,220U.S. $60,600 | $64,390 | 470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,570U.S. $61,800 | $53,950 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,840U.S. $61,660 | $63,050 | 470 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,600U.S. $39,680 | $44,720 | 470 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,660U.S. $133,000 | $139,520 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,770U.S. $45,920 | $42,450 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,360U.S. $35,150 | $30,390 | 460 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,890U.S. $46,850 | $45,530 | 450 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,460U.S. $90,360 | $78,450 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $291,060U.S. $256,560 | $267,590 | 440 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,590U.S. $53,340 | $52,640 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,020U.S. $42,360 | $43,840 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,250U.S. $92,650 | $92,200 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,820U.S. $82,280 | $85,910 | 430 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,130U.S. $96,590 | $88,110 | 430 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,360U.S. $48,700 | $55,290 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,350U.S. $101,110 | $81,460 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,380U.S. $60,280 | $64,950 | 410 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,710U.S. $55,940 | $63,510 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,420U.S. $44,350 | $42,130 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,800U.S. $59,050 | $49,670 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,210U.S. $76,400 | $68,540 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,940U.S. $66,770 | $63,030 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,890U.S. $68,380 | $71,260 | 390 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,040U.S. $60,850 | $68,080 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,560U.S. $98,700 | $107,800 | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.9% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,400U.S. $46,170 | $49,830 | 380 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,960U.S. $45,780 | $46,650 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,240U.S. $61,540 | $62,770 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,400U.S. $66,140 | $51,290 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,440U.S. $64,820 | $65,410 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,640U.S. $50,610 | $50,070 | 370 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,640U.S. $60,020 | $61,580 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $286,050U.S. $213,990 | $336,960 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,100U.S. $76,910 | $78,320 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,650U.S. $39,200 | $40,860 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,900U.S. $53,040 | $53,010 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,900U.S. $58,930 | $45,750 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,020U.S. $74,330 | $57,660 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,750U.S. $35,670 | $36,180 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,150U.S. $146,910 | $147,340 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,660U.S. $75,440 | $93,660 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,200U.S. $57,510 | $66,450 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,670U.S. $66,810 | $67,200 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,360U.S. $77,920 | $77,960 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,350U.S. $39,320 | $39,950 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,440U.S. $58,040 | $60,840 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,100U.S. $94,160 | $99,610 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,810U.S. $62,370 | $76,470 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,810U.S. $89,320 | $87,940 | 340 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,490U.S. $66,270 | $60,720 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,960U.S. $36,670 | $32,500 | 340 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,010U.S. $87,990 | $94,150 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,770U.S. $58,100 | $49,080 | 330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,600U.S. $79,870 | $96,540 | 330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,630U.S. $47,700 | $47,890 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,260U.S. $117,330 | $107,320 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,540U.S. $161,740 | $134,440 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,260U.S. $96,980 | $96,780 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,760U.S. $79,940 | $93,720 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,770U.S. $75,350 | $67,940 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,940U.S. $48,430 | $47,730 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,770U.S. $35,450 | $36,550 | 310 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,870U.S. $50,260 | $48,730 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,070U.S. $48,250 | $51,910 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,760U.S. $39,070 | $41,880 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,820U.S. $99,080 | $119,530 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,130U.S. $44,660 | $51,210 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,860U.S. $45,570 | $43,040 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,970U.S. $35,660 | $35,610 | 300 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,890U.S. $55,090 | $59,240 | 290 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Athletes and Sports CompetitorsSOC 27-2021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $66,710 | not published | 290 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,560U.S. $43,600 | $45,740 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,920U.S. $62,120 | $52,550 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,420U.S. $46,680 | $49,190 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,370U.S. $140,300 | $143,710 | 280 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,640U.S. $60,390 | $62,910 | 280 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,630U.S. $109,370 | $103,990 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,810U.S. $64,070 | $66,620 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,140U.S. $78,620 | $90,760 | 270 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,840U.S. $78,760 | $66,840 | 270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,310U.S. $35,760 | $44,230 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,340U.S. $42,240 | $41,550 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,250U.S. $47,880 | $50,050 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,620U.S. $46,330 | $43,270 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,560U.S. $66,120 | $80,250 | 260 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,340U.S. $95,990 | $83,470 | 260 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,040U.S. $50,960 | $56,430 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,620U.S. $45,760 | $41,710 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,760U.S. $67,960 | $77,790 | 250 | n/a | n/a |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,420U.S. $79,870 | $84,920 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,210U.S. $38,120 | $33,860 | 250 | n/a | n/a |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $163,290U.S. $136,570 | $164,790 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,470U.S. $65,790 | $66,440 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,880U.S. $74,090 | $74,030 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,630U.S. $83,510 | $87,270 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,630U.S. $88,940 | $94,760 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,770U.S. $60,810 | $60,320 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $214,680U.S. $210,040 | $202,620 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,630U.S. $35,100 | $32,580 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,860U.S. $50,160 | $61,520 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,720U.S. $52,260 | $52,360 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,750U.S. $50,690 | $53,290 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $152,880U.S. $105,650 | $149,420 | 210 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,980U.S. $51,850 | $54,030 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,330U.S. $79,200 | $128,890 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,500U.S. $69,250 | $70,130 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,220U.S. $71,550 | $64,720 | 200 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,300U.S. $64,830 | $63,660 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,990U.S. $114,850 | $113,550 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,410U.S. $49,450 | $45,480 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,960U.S. $40,130 | $36,140 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,080U.S. $42,290 | $39,300 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,200U.S. $95,200 | $83,360 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,960U.S. $76,870 | $82,410 | 190 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,210U.S. $72,110 | $116,780 | 190 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,270U.S. $60,170 | $56,690 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,930U.S. $38,290 | $39,390 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,290U.S. $55,720 | $53,160 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,050U.S. $51,610 | $55,630 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,790U.S. $48,990 | $49,680 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,390U.S. $51,220 | $54,010 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,790U.S. $49,880 | $49,380 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,260U.S. $49,910 | $51,890 | 180 | n/a | n/a |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,620U.S. $79,520 | $91,050 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,090U.S. $78,350 | $75,290 | 170 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,620U.S. $72,300 | $74,360 | 170 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,370U.S. $35,240 | $40,610 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,520U.S. $62,130 | $65,980 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,520U.S. $68,080 | $72,700 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,020U.S. $78,850 | $87,880 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,670U.S. $63,420 | $63,090 | 160 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,950U.S. $62,200 | $70,020 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,810U.S. $68,020 | $75,760 | 160 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,390U.S. $37,680 | $41,330 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,560U.S. $39,990 | $58,310 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,200U.S. $43,380 | $39,300 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,870U.S. $125,470 | $143,600 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,510U.S. $149,230 | $138,560 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,710U.S. $93,250 | $119,530 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1193 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,400U.S. $77,270 | $77,550 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,620U.S. $74,310 | $73,240 | 150 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,200U.S. $40,410 | $32,900 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,890U.S. $50,580 | $54,520 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,130U.S. $39,280 | $39,930 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,360U.S. $43,780 | $39,130 | 150 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,730U.S. $74,340 | $68,810 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-1021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,990U.S. $127,410 | $93,780 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.3% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $122,570 | not published | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,000U.S. $80,250 | $75,260 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,490U.S. $79,350 | $72,930 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,210U.S. $77,640 | $80,240 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $414,010 | not published | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,030U.S. $57,430 | $58,670 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersSOC 49-2092 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,370U.S. $56,210 | $47,430 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,570U.S. $46,570 | $46,220 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,600U.S. $123,220 | $147,260 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,840U.S. $74,510 | $72,640 | 130 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,220U.S. $101,920 | $96,710 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,660U.S. $117,860 | $114,890 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,370U.S. $37,360 | $39,880 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $292,910 | not published | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $168,880U.S. $281,870 | $182,720 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,030U.S. $95,480 | $80,280 | 130 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,860U.S. $55,690 | $45,490 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,040U.S. $42,290 | $42,760 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $142,180U.S. $130,000 | $131,990 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Materials ScientistsSOC 19-2032 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $117,790 | not published | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,560U.S. $71,900 | $66,840 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,540U.S. $78,580 | $73,600 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,820U.S. $51,440 | $43,860 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,020U.S. $44,580 | $52,150 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,620U.S. $83,910 | $93,960 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,720U.S. $74,990 | $69,740 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Orthopedic SurgeonSOC 29-1242 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $358,550 | $239,200 or more | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,180U.S. $38,950 | $36,210 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,370U.S. $46,380 | $45,260 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,060U.S. $57,080 | $49,600 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,740U.S. $41,590 | $35,100 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,000U.S. $52,540 | $61,810 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,980U.S. $107,110 | $107,750 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,590U.S. $88,720 | $84,180 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,790U.S. $76,590 | $56,860 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,420U.S. $65,030 | $61,110 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,520U.S. $76,580 | $69,600 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,500U.S. $47,340 | $52,700 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $147,370U.S. $115,210 | $198,780 | 110 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,130U.S. $52,600 | $51,750 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,590U.S. $64,050 | $59,100 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,740U.S. $41,220 | $39,860 | 110 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $115,050U.S. $115,160 | $128,250 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,560U.S. $100,310 | $115,450 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| AnimatorSOC 27-1014 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,360U.S. $102,030 | $82,060 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,970U.S. $36,910 | $36,080 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,630U.S. $40,960 | $40,910 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Fence ErectorsSOC 47-4031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,570U.S. $47,980 | $45,940 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,880U.S. $50,990 | $48,600 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,160U.S. $47,720 | $45,150 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,110U.S. $49,610 | $53,060 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Medical Appliance TechniciansSOC 51-9082 · Raleigh-Cary, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,490U.S. $48,030 | $56,840 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Raleigh, NC
- BLS source geography
- Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 39580
- 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 Raleigh, NC?
In the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan area (CBSA 39580), BLS OEWS counted 743,120 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,990 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Dentist ($207,380), IT Manager ($173,960), Natural Sciences Managers ($173,510).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 39580), which includes Raleigh, Cary and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Raleigh 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 39580). 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 “careers in raleigh nc”, “high paying jobs raleigh nc”, “best jobs in raleigh 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).