Median DOL Salary
$88,594
Total DOL Filings
14,152
Companies Hiring
2,141
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Cary, NC$88,594
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Cary, NC is 45.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Cary
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCL America INC | 1,699 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| DB Global Technology, Inc. | 1,278 | $110,000 | Other | |
| IBM India Private Limited | 939 | $74,825 | Staffing | |
| Infosys Limited | 652 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 628 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| SAS Institute Inc. | 599 | $105,000 | Other | |
| MetLife Group, Inc. | 441 | $103,286 | Other | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 433 | $69,200 | Other | |
| Capgemini America Inc | 355 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| IBM Corporation | 299 | $96,595 | Staffing | |
| Infomerica Inc | 222 | $69,368 | Other | |
| Sunrise Infotek Corp | 171 | $75,673 | Other | |
| e-Emphasys Technologies Inc | 140 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Fidelity Technology Group | 132 | $100,942 | Other | |
| GEO LOGIC SYSTEMS CORP | 114 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Eminence IT Solutions LLC | 111 | $80,000 | Other | |
| FEATHER TECHNOLOGIES INC | 104 | $78,844 | Other | |
| DATACALIPER LLC | 103 | $82,000 | Other | |
| IGATE Solutions LLC | 101 | $68,100 | Staffing | |
| Epic Games Inc | 100 | $123,125 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 92 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| Zifo Technologies Inc. | 78 | $75,705 | Other | |
| Vimalraj, Inc. | 72 | $78,500 | Other | |
| ALTURAUS INC | 71 | $75,000 | Other | |
| BENECIAS LLC | 69 | $76,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Cary
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,000 | -8.2% | 7 |
| Marketing Managers | $140,000 | -10.6% | 11 |
| Sales Managers | $137,348 | +1.8% | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $131,435 | -21.6% | 59 |
| Pharmacists | $109,252 | -19.7% | 6 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $95,000 | +46.2% | 13 |
| Statisticians | $94,661 | -22.8% | 240 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $87,000 | +12.9% | 5 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $85,000 | -15.5% | 121 |
| Sales Engineers | $85,000 | -17.9% | 41 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $81,900 | -15.6% | 7 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $81,002 | -23.1% | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $78,720 | -22.1% | 22 |
| Industrial Engineers | $78,660 | -19% | 9 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $76,960 | -6.4% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $75,091 | -30.3% | 49 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $73,590 | -4.9% | 21 |
| Management Analysts | $72,900 | -26.1% | 73 |
| Cost Estimators | $68,417 | -5.3% | 6 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $66,539 | -34.9% | 19 |
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 Cary, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Cary, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,000 | $156,740 |
| Marketing Managers | $140,000 | $146,290 |
| Sales Managers | $137,348 | $143,519 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $131,435 | $137,341 |
| Pharmacists | $109,252 | $114,161 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Cary, NC stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Cary, NC
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.