Median DOL Salary
$91,581
Total DOL Filings
21,211
Companies Hiring
2,502
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Durham, NC$91,581
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Durham, NC is 50.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Durham
Highest-Paying Occupations in Durham
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $190,000 | +140.9% | 21 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $159,600 | +22.7% | 33 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $148,500 | +35.1% | 18 |
| Financial Managers | $137,155 | -14.5% | 5 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,168 | -18.5% | 7 |
| Pharmacists | $127,920 | -5.9% | 9 |
| Managers, All Other | $117,098 | -11.3% | 6 |
| Software Developers | $113,907 | -13.1% | 16 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $108,450 | -35.3% | 82 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $106,000 | +1% | 7 |
| Chemical Engineers | $106,000 | -3.6% | 16 |
| Marketing Managers | $101,000 | -35.5% | 5 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | +28.5% | 12 |
| Sales Engineers | $95,638 | -7.6% | 35 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $95,000 | -43.3% | 19 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $94,745 | -10.1% | 55 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,200 | N/A | 14 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | +33.9% | 5 |
| Sales Managers | $90,000 | -33.3% | 11 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | +13.7% | 7 |
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 Durham, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Durham, 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 | $190,000 | $198,537 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $159,600 | $166,771 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $148,500 | $155,172 |
| Financial Managers | $137,155 | $143,318 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,168 | $139,152 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Durham, NC stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Durham, 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.