Median DOL Salary
$109,689
Total DOL Filings
1,467
Companies Hiring
714
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Apex, NC$109,689
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Apex, NC is 80.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Apex
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 64 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Triad Math and Science Academy Co. | 39 | $53,000 | Other | |
| Source Cloud Technologies Inc | 37 | $98,758 | Other | |
| CITRATEK | 35 | $66,750 | Other | |
| RELX, Inc. | 26 | $106,309 | Other | |
| LexisNexis USA | 20 | $105,032 | Other | |
| Jay's Building Maintenance, Inc | 18 | $16,786 | Other | |
| Tekfinite, Inc. | 18 | $104,000 | Other | |
| PPD Development, L.P. | 17 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Apex Tool Group | 15 | $100,100 | Other | |
| Cytel Inc. | 14 | $115,794 | Other | |
| Microsoft Corporation | 12 | $137,503 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 11 | $105,645 | Other | |
| EMC Corporation | 11 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Affintrix Technologies LLC | 10 | $90,743 | Other | |
| UUSTAR CORP | 10 | $49,172 | Other | |
| DATACALIPER LLC | 9 | $82,000 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 9 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 8 | $136,400 | Other | |
| TechData Service Company LLC | 8 | $95,000 | Other | |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 8 | $123,000 | Other | |
| HCL Global Systems Inc | 8 | $87,422 | Other | |
| IQVIA RDS Inc. | 8 | $117,671 | Other | |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 8 | $135,000 | Other | |
| Amgen Inc. | 8 | $115,600 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Apex
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statisticians | $104,856 | -14.5% | 27 |
| Software Developers | $89,000 | -32.1% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $69,015 | -31.7% | 6 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $42,000 | -39.5% | 5 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $16,786 | -48.6% | 18 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - North Carolina
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for North Carolina.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $236,970 | 14,510 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $227,310 | 1,940 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $226,460 | 2,820 |
| Podiatrists | $221,370 | 270 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $213,380 | 100 |
| Pediatricians, General | $201,400 | 1,110 |
| Dentists, General | $191,280 | 4,410 |
| Physicists | $170,690 | 170 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,550 | 24,230 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $167,430 | 6,750 |
Salary Trend in Apex, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Apex, NC has a cost of living index of 95.7, which is 4.3% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $104,493 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Statisticians | $104,856 | $109,567 |
| Software Developers | $89,000 | $92,999 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $69,015 | $72,116 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $42,000 | $43,887 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $16,786 | $17,540 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.