Fayetteville, NC
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Fayetteville, NC, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 321 detailed occupations covering about 114,170 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 18.9% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $226,880 | 0% | 30 |
| Pediatricians, General | $226,610 | +14.1% | 40 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $225,000 | +0.8% | 40 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $220,690 | +3.8% | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $190,780 | +14.7% | 150 |
| Optometrists | $148,470 | +12.6% | 30 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $142,050 | -9.9% | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $135,740 | -17.9% | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $130,560 | -4% | 390 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,060 | -24.5% | 210 |
| Marketing Managers | $127,230 | -29.1% | 120 |
| Purchasing Managers | $122,580 | -10.1% | 40 |
| Managers, All Other | $119,930 | -10.2% | 460 |
| Physician Assistants | $118,890 | -8.6% | 240 |
| Financial Managers | $118,550 | +5.8% | 280 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $108,310 | -14.2% | 200 |
| Engineers, All Other | $108,040 | -3.5% | 90 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $107,520 | -2.9% | 550 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $105,700 | +85.1% | 100 |
| Human Resources Managers | $104,070 | -23.7% | 90 |
| Computer Network Architects | $103,610 | -20.2% | 130 |
| Software Developers | $102,740 | -38.3% | 510 |
| Information Security Analysts | $100,030 | -16.9% | 100 |
| Veterinarians | $97,850 | -17.8% | 80 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $96,370 | -10.8% | 80 |