Salaries in Fayetteville, NC metro area
Typical pay for 329 jobs in the Fayetteville, NC metro area. The median for all workers is $45,620 a year ($21.93 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$45,620
Median hourly
$21.93
Workers
131,430
vs U.S. median
-11%
Highest paying jobs in Fayetteville, NC
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetist | $331,760 | 90 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,080 | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200+ | 730 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $204,470 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $196,470 | 110 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $165,260 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,730 | 80 |
| Psychiatrist | $155,250 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $151,490 | 260 |
| Purchasing Manager | $147,370 | 30 |
| Marketing Manager | $140,730 | 70 |
| Pharmacist | $140,220 | 400 |
| Financial Manager | $138,040 | 250 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,300 | 220 |
| Managers, All Other | $132,180 | 550 |
Most common jobs in Fayetteville, NC
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salesperson | 4,240 | $30,440 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 3,890 | $23,430 |
| Registered Nurse | 3,430 | $83,060 |
| Cashier | 3,400 | $27,390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,130 | $28,170 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,060 | $35,000 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,470 | $37,500 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,290 | $43,170 |
| Nursing Assistant | 2,130 | $37,530 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2,030 | $95,620 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,980 | $29,520 |
| Customer Service Representative | 1,890 | $35,130 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,770 | $29,150 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 1,700 | $37,600 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,610 | $34,230 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in North Carolina.
All 329 jobs by category
Management Occupations (23)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (23)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (10)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (10)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (12)Community and Social Service Occupations (11)Legal Occupations (2)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (21)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (8)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (36)Healthcare Support Occupations (13)Protective Service Occupations (11)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (13)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (6)Personal Care and Service Occupations (12)Sales and Related Occupations (12)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (36)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (1)Construction and Extraction Occupations (17)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (21)Production Occupations (17)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (14)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $110,900 | $53.32 | 130 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $86,370 | $41.53 | 220 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $101,800 | $48.94 | 970 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,690 | $42.64 | 220 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $57,740 | $27.76 | 480 |
| Data Scientist | $106,270 | $51.09 | 90 |
| Information Security Analyst | $99,030 | $47.61 | 70 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $87,920 | $42.27 | 260 |
| Software Developer | $122,900 | $59.09 | 420 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $97,520 | $46.88 | 80 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $56,120 | $26.98 | 60 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $57,260 | $27.53 | 80 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,080 | $46.19 | 210 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $81,860 | $39.36 | 70 |
| Electrical Engineer | $103,940 | $49.97 | 90 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $84,930 | $40.83 | 60 |
| Engineers, All Other | $125,980 | $60.57 | 80 |
| Industrial Engineer | $92,080 | $44.27 | 160 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,700 | $47.93 | 70 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $58,280 | $28.02 | 80 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | $47,580 | $22.88 | 30 |
| Chemist | $92,080 | $44.27 | 30 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $78,780 | $37.87 | 80 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $61,940 | $29.78 | 100 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $49,670 | $23.88 | 40 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $65,940 | $31.70 | 70 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $77,120 | $37.08 | 40 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $95,620 | $45.97 | 160 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $61,760 | $29.69 | 40 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $129,830 | $62.42 | 50 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $107,950 | $51.90 | 290 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $67,940 | $32.66 | 40 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $63,320 | $30.44 | 500 |
| Clergy | $55,540 | $26.70 | 40 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $53,210 | $25.58 | 70 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $57,580 | $27.68 | 320 |
| Health Education Specialist | $51,490 | $24.75 | 40 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $61,930 | $29.78 | 150 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $50,150 | $24.11 | 100 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $58,420 | $28.09 | 120 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $42,500 | $20.43 | 150 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $35,230 | $16.94 | 360 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $47,980 | $23.07 | 320 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $51.90 | 320 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $60,370 | $29.02 | 420 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaches and Scouts | $47,510 | — | 140 |
| Floral Designer | $32,740 | $15.74 | 40 |
| Graphic Designer | $49,160 | $23.63 | 130 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $114,130 | $54.87 | 60 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $36,030 | $17.32 | 100 |
| Photographer | $34,560 | $16.61 | 30 |
| Producers and Directors | $62,760 | $30.17 | 50 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,500 | $37.26 | 170 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $49,520 | $23.81 | 460 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $57,390 | $27.59 | 410 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $29,150 | $14.01 | 1,770 |
| Massage Therapist | $56,230 | $27.03 | 60 |
| Medical Assistant | $39,870 | $19.17 | 680 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $37,890 | $18.21 | 40 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,530 | $18.05 | 2,130 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $64,010 | $30.78 | 70 |
| Orderly | $33,010 | $15.87 | 70 |
| Phlebotomist | $35,750 | $17.19 | 190 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $34,200 | $16.44 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $64,520 | $31.02 | 130 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $35,370 | $17.01 | 160 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $43,020 | $20.68 | 60 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $64,590 | $31.05 | 170 |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $17.70 | 850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $57,910 | $27.84 | 30 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $55,680 | $26.77 | 210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $87,480 | $42.06 | 210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $67,830 | $32.61 | 70 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,230 | $16.94 | 150 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $48,160 | $23.15 | 740 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $38,500 | $18.51 | 50 |
| Security Guard | $42,940 | $20.65 | 710 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $34,880 | $16.77 | 500 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $57,830 | $27.80 | 100 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,430 | $11.26 | 3,890 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $37,200 | $17.89 | 360 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $32,720 | $15.73 | 1,210 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,380 | $13.16 | 240 |
| Dishwasher | $29,470 | $14.17 | 310 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,170 | $13.54 | 3,130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,760 | $18.64 | 1,280 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,590 | $13.26 | 930 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,730 | $14.29 | 190 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,660 | $12.82 | 400 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,520 | $14.19 | 1,980 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $46,980 | $22.59 | 150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $55,990 | $26.92 | 50 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,230 | $16.46 | 1,610 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $35,800 | $17.21 | 680 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,120 | $14.48 | 970 |
| Pest Control Worker | $42,760 | $20.56 | 160 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,720 | $12.84 | 270 |
| Animal Caretaker | $29,070 | $13.97 | 230 |
| Childcare Worker | $32,150 | $15.46 | 430 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $45,620 | $21.93 | 180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $49,270 | $23.69 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $40,180 | $19.32 | 80 |
| Funeral Attendant | $34,490 | $16.58 | 40 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $38,290 | $18.41 | 160 |
| Recreation Worker | $32,720 | $15.73 | 410 |
| Residential Advisor | $39,090 | $18.79 | 100 |
| Skincare Specialist | $29,470 | $14.17 | 90 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,050 | $11.08 | 110 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $40,230 | $19.34 | 30 |
| Cashier | $27,390 | $13.17 | 3,400 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $35,850 | $17.24 | 660 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $75,410 | $36.26 | 170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $46,510 | $22.36 | 1,280 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $55,060 | $26.47 | 190 |
| Parts Salesperson | $28,580 | $13.74 | 410 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $47,260 | $22.72 | 200 |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,440 | $14.64 | 4,240 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $54,450 | $26.18 | 890 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $62,650 | $30.12 | 530 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $49,640 | $23.86 | 290 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $27,470 | $13.21 | 40 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $22.50 | 280 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $37,620 | $18.09 | 100 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $61,950 | $29.79 | 200 |
| Construction Laborer | $43,740 | $21.03 | 600 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $45,120 | $21.69 | 50 |
| Electrician | $57,690 | $27.74 | 680 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $70,180 | $33.74 | 630 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $38,130 | $18.33 | 170 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $38,220 | $18.38 | 80 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $48,870 | $23.50 | 110 |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers | $48,520 | $23.33 | 40 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $48,390 | $23.26 | 440 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $41,600 | $20.00 | 110 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $47,820 | $22.99 | 40 |
| Pipelayer | $46,410 | $22.31 | 110 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $51,740 | $24.87 | 390 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $46,010 | $22.12 | 70 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | $29,470 | $14.17 | 200 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $37,830 | $18.19 | 110 |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $62,120 | $29.86 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $67,040 | $32.23 | 300 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $39,230 | $18.86 | 50 |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | $36,290 | $17.45 | 120 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $47,160 | $22.67 | 310 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $29,030 | $13.96 | 160 |
| Machinist | $58,150 | $27.96 | 80 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | $38,410 | $18.47 | 560 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $67,500 | $32.45 | 100 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $39,180 | $18.84 | 110 |
| Printing Press Operator | $42,250 | $20.31 | 40 |
| Sewing Machine Operator | $29,640 | $14.25 | 150 |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other | $36,840 | $17.71 | 30 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | $58,850 | $28.30 | 90 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $49,780 | $23.93 | 80 |
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $35,050 | $16.85 | 450 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $31,230 | $15.01 | 240 |
| Commercial Pilot | $128,170 | — | 40 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $17,850 | $8.58 | 750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $59,220 | $28.47 | 470 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $49,980 | $24.03 | 1,400 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $51,450 | $24.74 | 1,020 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $37,500 | $18.03 | 2,470 |
| Light Truck Driver | $39,160 | $18.83 | 1,050 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $34,960 | $16.81 | 280 |
| Parking Attendant | $29,120 | $14.00 | 110 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $47,220 | $22.70 | 180 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $28,050 | $13.49 | 120 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,000 | $16.83 | 3,060 |