$86,489
Avg. Median Salary
-1% vs national
$192,580
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area has salary data for 55 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $86,489,
which is 1% below the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Dentists, General at $192,580 median annual salary,
while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary has the lowest median at $28,320.
The largest employer category is Customer Service Representatives with 27,730 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Dentists, General | $192,580 | 820 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $172,100 | 7,580 |
| 3 | Financial Managers | $167,470 | 8,790 |
| 4 | Marketing Managers | $158,490 | 3,750 |
| 5 | Sales Managers | $144,770 | 5,650 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Customer Service Representatives | 27,730 | $44,480 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 25,440 | $84,780 |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 24,400 | $29,070 |
| 4 | General and Operations Managers | 20,380 | $108,600 |
| 5 | Software Developers | 20,010 | $132,100 |
All Occupations in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Dentists, General | $192,580 | 820 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $172,100 | 7,580 |
| Financial Managers | $167,470 | 8,790 |
| Marketing Managers | $158,490 | 3,750 |
| Sales Managers | $144,770 | 5,650 |
| Pharmacists | $139,950 | 2,670 |
| Lawyers | $137,270 | 5,290 |
| Physician Assistants | $132,110 | 2,500 |
| Software Developers | $132,100 | 20,010 |
| Data Scientists | $131,110 | 3,870 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,650 | 1,530 |
| Information Security Analysts | $127,840 | 2,130 |
| Medical Scientists | $125,420 | 300 |
| Electrical Engineers | $114,450 | 1,590 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $110,620 | 3,020 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $110,020 | 9,290 |
| General and Operations Managers | $108,600 | 20,380 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,770 | 3,630 |
| Financial Analysts | $104,360 | 5,790 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,110 | 2,640 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,990 | 3,010 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $100,670 | 120 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,310 | 1,930 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,040 | 3,420 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $98,350 | 3,390 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $85,450 | 15,770 |
| Registered Nurses | $84,780 | 25,440 |
| Loan Officers | $81,160 | 4,550 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $78,870 | 8,940 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $69,410 | 2,600 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $65,640 | 14,560 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,450 | 3,980 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $61,250 | 6,320 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $61,180 | 6,120 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $60,670 | 4,000 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $58,050 | 9,210 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $57,950 | 3,160 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $56,780 | 11,140 |
| Electricians | $55,790 | 6,420 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $55,550 | 4,210 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $53,550 | 3,760 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $51,930 | 19,280 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $51,070 | 7,490 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,760 | 11,910 |
| Graphic Designers | $47,760 | 2,400 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $44,480 | 27,730 |
| Construction Laborers | $44,240 | 11,790 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $43,170 | 12,240 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $40,040 | 10,880 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,090 | 13,350 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $34,460 | 13,500 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $31,010 | 13,720 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,070 | 24,400 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,840 | 4,010 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $28,320 | 7,570 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
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