Median DOL Salary
$72,683
Total DOL Filings
177
Companies Hiring
14
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Boone, NC$72,683
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Boone, NC is 19.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Boone
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | 156 | $66,000 | Other | |
| Capital Care Resources, LLC | 5 | $82,201 | Other | |
| Comprehab, LLC | 5 | $65,156 | Other | |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | 4 | $47,320 | Other | |
| OSCAR INVESTORS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 3 | $42,000 | Other | |
| APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC. | 2 | $99,923 | Other | |
| THOUGHTFUL ROBOT INC. | 2 | $47,840 | Other | |
| PRONTO NETWORKS INC | 1 | $86,965 | Other | |
| COMPLEAT REHAB AND SPORTS THERAPY CENTER | 1 | $69,000 | Other | |
| Sirius XM Radio LLC | 1 | $125,000 | Other | |
| The Marshall Group USA LLC | 1 | $108,000 | Other | |
| CASE COMMONS, INC. | 1 | $80,800 | Other | |
| Sabeing Boone King LLC | 1 | $34,403 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Boone
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,750 | +39.2% | 8 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,731 | -24.7% | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | $66,082 | -31.6% | 7 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,000 | -50% | 7 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $56,500 | -14.9% | 6 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,806 | -30.3% | 5 |
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 Boone, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Boone, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,750 | $114,681 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,731 | $86,448 |
| Physical Therapists | $66,082 | $69,051 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,000 | $67,921 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $56,500 | $59,039 |
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.