Salaries in Winston-Salem, NC metro area
Typical pay for 469 jobs in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area. The median for all workers is $46,380 a year ($22.30 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$46,380
Median hourly
$22.30
Workers
271,980
vs U.S. median
-9%
Highest paying jobs in Winston-Salem, NC
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $319,170 | n/a |
| Radiologist | $317,250 | n/a |
| Family Medicine Physician | $309,990 | n/a |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $293,840 | 80 |
| Chief Executive | $273,710 | 80 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $258,750 | n/a |
| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | 40 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $216,140 | 440 |
| Dentists, General | $168,700 | 230 |
| Optometrist | $162,540 | 70 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,900 | 700 |
| Marketing Manager | $160,570 | 440 |
| Fundraising Manager | $158,460 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,200 | 200 |
| Financial Manager | $155,030 | 980 |
Most common jobs in Winston-Salem, NC
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 10,180 | $86,120 |
| Retail Salesperson | 6,790 | $30,100 |
| Cashier | 6,220 | $28,130 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 6,120 | $27,280 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,490 | $37,160 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,900 | $28,640 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,890 | $35,080 |
| Nursing Assistant | 4,450 | $38,660 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 3,980 | $46,370 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,940 | $29,550 |
| Customer Service Representative | 3,770 | $38,410 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,500 | $39,510 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,480 | $51,320 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,480 | $30,400 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,440 | $42,590 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in North Carolina.
All 469 jobs by category
Management Occupations (30)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (27)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (16)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (18)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (13)Community and Social Service Occupations (14)Legal Occupations (4)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (30)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (16)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (49)Healthcare Support Occupations (16)Protective Service Occupations (13)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (15)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (8)Personal Care and Service Occupations (16)Sales and Related Occupations (15)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (41)Construction and Extraction Occupations (25)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (26)Production Occupations (58)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (19)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $119,870 | $57.63 | 250 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $71,220 | $34.24 | 140 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $94,600 | $45.48 | 520 |
| Computer Programmer | $83,760 | $40.27 | 230 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,320 | $48.71 | 770 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $59,000 | $28.37 | 960 |
| Data Scientist | $101,570 | $48.83 | 300 |
| Database Administrator | $108,510 | $52.17 | 70 |
| Database Architect | $125,530 | $60.35 | 130 |
| Information Security Analyst | $129,980 | $62.49 | 280 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $94,550 | $45.46 | 450 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $77,910 | $37.46 | 50 |
| Software Developer | $124,130 | $59.68 | 1,050 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $69,390 | $33.36 | 190 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $72,170 | $34.70 | 110 |
| Web Developer | $100,240 | $48.19 | n/a |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $80,260 | $38.59 | 70 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $57,180 | $27.49 | 70 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $77,670 | $37.34 | 50 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $55,740 | $26.80 | 90 |
| Civil Engineer | $84,170 | $40.47 | 350 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $74,630 | $35.88 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineer | $91,180 | $43.84 | 210 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $67,240 | $32.33 | 40 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $113,840 | $54.73 | 40 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $76,090 | $36.58 | 40 |
| Engineers, All Other | $99,890 | $48.02 | n/a |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $68,870 | $33.11 | 160 |
| Industrial Engineer | $97,760 | $47.00 | 750 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $58,560 | $28.15 | 70 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $58,330 | $28.04 | 100 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $95,600 | $45.96 | 480 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $47,890 | $23.02 | 80 |
| Surveyor | $71,320 | $34.29 | 60 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $96,850 | $46.56 | 50 |
| Chemical Technician | $68,630 | $32.99 | 90 |
| Chemist | $98,090 | $47.16 | 240 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $79,600 | $38.27 | 150 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $55,810 | $26.83 | 70 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $67,030 | $32.23 | 170 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $45,950 | $22.09 | 40 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $65,730 | $31.60 | 70 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $83,590 | $40.19 | n/a |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $80,280 | $38.60 | 270 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $65,680 | $31.58 | 40 |
| School Psychologist | $77,230 | $37.13 | 40 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $77,400 | $37.21 | 50 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $58,930 | $28.33 | 630 |
| Clergy | $61,160 | $29.40 | 100 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $46,780 | $22.49 | 160 |
| Community Health Worker | $48,910 | $23.52 | 110 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $55,790 | $26.82 | 540 |
| Health Education Specialist | $50,520 | $24.29 | 80 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $61,030 | $29.34 | 410 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $50,640 | $24.35 | 80 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $60,110 | $28.90 | 140 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $66,270 | $31.86 | 190 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,280 | $20.81 | 100 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $44,890 | $21.58 | 470 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $86,150 | $41.42 | 80 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $47,620 | $22.90 | 380 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $122,930 | $59.10 | 40 |
| Lawyer | $126,250 | $60.70 | 830 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $48,450 | $23.29 | n/a |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $50,680 | $24.37 | 830 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $84,100 | $40.44 | 90 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $46,260 | $22.24 | 120 |
| Broadcast Technician | $52,250 | $25.12 | 30 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $41,110 | — | 560 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $80,640 | $38.77 | 40 |
| Editor | $63,130 | $30.35 | 70 |
| Floral Designer | $36,650 | $17.62 | 50 |
| Graphic Designer | $49,920 | $24.00 | 270 |
| Interior Designer | $61,830 | $29.73 | 80 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $49,350 | $23.73 | 100 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $38,220 | $18.37 | 340 |
| Musicians and Singers | — | $58.88 | 70 |
| Photographer | $38,840 | $18.67 | 120 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,580 | $29.61 | 430 |
| Technical Writer | $87,940 | $42.28 | 60 |
| Writers and Authors | $61,460 | $29.55 | 50 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $50,060 | $24.07 | 480 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $44,290 | $21.29 | 180 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $30,400 | $14.61 | 3,480 |
| Massage Therapist | $70,120 | $33.71 | 70 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,810 | $22.03 | 1,350 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,130 | $21.70 | 480 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $43,800 | $21.06 | 70 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,660 | $18.59 | 4,450 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $70,150 | $33.73 | 90 |
| Orderly | $38,680 | $18.60 | n/a |
| Pharmacy Aide | $37,320 | $17.94 | 60 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,980 | $21.63 | 500 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $37,610 | $18.08 | 60 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $64,660 | $31.09 | 180 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $39,280 | $18.88 | 40 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,620 | $17.61 | 430 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $47,330 | $22.76 | 420 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $34,880 | $16.77 | 220 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $62,260 | $29.93 | 140 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $63,950 | $30.75 | 50 |
| Firefighter | $35,730 | $17.18 | 990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $55,940 | $26.90 | 340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $78,130 | $37.56 | 240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $50,800 | $24.42 | 130 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,300 | $12.64 | 220 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $57,440 | $27.62 | 1,310 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $42,660 | $20.51 | 80 |
| School Bus Monitor | $33,380 | $16.05 | 50 |
| Security Guard | $36,040 | $17.33 | 1,290 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $34,920 | $16.79 | 1,020 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $55,550 | $26.71 | 240 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,280 | $13.12 | 6,120 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,670 | $17.63 | 860 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $34,600 | $16.63 | 2,580 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $29,400 | $14.14 | 170 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,100 | $13.03 | 560 |
| Dishwasher | $29,050 | $13.97 | 660 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,640 | $13.77 | 4,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $44,620 | $21.45 | 2,360 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $30,060 | $14.45 | 310 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,580 | $16.62 | 1,130 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,620 | $16.65 | 560 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,250 | $13.10 | 840 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,550 | $14.21 | 3,940 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Cleaning Workers, All Other | $38,480 | $18.50 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $45,480 | $21.87 | 320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $49,400 | $23.75 | n/a |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,150 | $16.42 | 3,010 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $37,420 | $17.99 | 1,820 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $31,200 | $15.00 | 1,720 |
| Pest Control Worker | $44,600 | $21.44 | 200 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $47,570 | $22.87 | 110 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,930 | $13.43 | 600 |
| Animal Caretaker | $30,340 | $14.59 | 430 |
| Childcare Worker | $30,060 | $14.45 | 820 |
| Concierge | $32,960 | $15.85 | 40 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $38,080 | $18.31 | 530 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $49,120 | $23.61 | 180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $39,770 | $19.12 | 210 |
| Funeral Attendant | $34,310 | $16.49 | 110 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $38,980 | $18.74 | 550 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $61,030 | $29.34 | 80 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $38,480 | $18.50 | 40 |
| Recreation Worker | $32,920 | $15.83 | 510 |
| Residential Advisor | $39,260 | $18.88 | 220 |
| Skincare Specialist | $38,150 | $18.34 | 150 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $32,140 | $15.45 | 80 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $30,000 | $14.42 | 430 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $58,100 | $27.93 | 80 |
| Cashier | $28,130 | $13.53 | 6,220 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $37,150 | $17.86 | 860 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $31,280 | $15.04 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $80,310 | $38.61 | 500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $46,660 | $22.43 | 2,240 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $49,460 | $23.78 | 800 |
| Parts Salesperson | $29,380 | $14.12 | 770 |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,100 | $14.47 | 6,790 |
| Sales Engineer | $109,760 | $52.77 | 60 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $58,240 | $28.00 | 1,790 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $64,330 | $30.93 | 2,330 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $98,090 | $47.16 | 150 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $63,500 | $30.53 | 870 |
| Travel Agent | $60,110 | $28.90 | 30 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $31,310 | $15.05 | 170 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $36,820 | $17.70 | 630 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $29,580 | $14.22 | 710 |
| Commercial Pilot | $137,180 | — | 40 |
| Conveyor Operators and Tenders | $39,360 | $18.93 | 50 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $67,280 | $32.35 | 100 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $26,380 | $12.68 | 850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $61,590 | $29.61 | 1,200 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $51,320 | $24.67 | 3,480 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $43,100 | $20.72 | 1,560 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $37,160 | $17.87 | 5,490 |
| Light Truck Driver | $38,360 | $18.44 | 2,040 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $34,790 | $16.73 | 160 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $27,260 | $13.11 | 80 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,050 | $16.85 | 1,800 |
| Parking Attendant | $28,310 | $13.61 | 540 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $44,670 | $21.48 | 420 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $31,400 | $15.10 | 440 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,080 | $16.86 | 4,890 |