Jacksonville, NC
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Jacksonville, NC, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 207 detailed occupations covering about 43,730 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 24.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $192,890 | -18.3% | 80 |
| Pharmacists | $124,040 | -8.8% | 100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,890 | -28.1% | 120 |
| Financial Managers | $108,440 | -3.2% | 90 |
| Veterinarians | $108,350 | -9% | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $106,950 | -19.9% | 100 |
| Physician Assistants | $104,600 | -19.6% | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $104,050 | -17.6% | 60 |
| Software Developers | $102,600 | -38.4% | 210 |
| Lawyers | $99,170 | -32% | 130 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $97,880 | -11.6% | 120 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $96,830 | -9.1% | 50 |
| Human Resources Managers | $95,680 | -29.8% | 30 |
| Sales Managers | $84,870 | -37.2% | 70 |
| Physical Therapists | $82,170 | -17.6% | 70 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $81,990 | -35.1% | 200 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $81,660 | +0.6% | 60 |
| Construction Managers | $81,220 | -22.6% | 260 |
| Logisticians | $79,440 | +0.1% | 100 |
| Management Analysts | $79,230 | -20.3% | 200 |
| General and Operations Managers | $78,710 | -22.3% | 760 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $76,880 | -20% | 30 |
| Civil Engineers | $76,460 | -54.1% | 70 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $75,380 | -47.7% | 120 |
| Dental Hygienists | $73,390 | -16.2% | 110 |