Median DOL Salary
$22,372
Total DOL Filings
144
Companies Hiring
3
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
DOBSON, NC$22,372
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in DOBSON, NC is 63.3% below the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in DOBSON
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Farms LLC | 142 | $22,901 | Other | |
| Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church | 1 | $46,331 | Other | |
| SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 1 | $65,136 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in DOBSON
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $21,902 | -40.2% | 112 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $21,902 | -45% | 30 |
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 DOBSON, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
DOBSON, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $21,902 | $22,887 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $21,902 | $22,887 |
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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.