Median DOL Salary
$115,054
Total DOL Filings
647
Companies Hiring
131
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Fayetteville, NC$115,054
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Fayetteville, NC is 88.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Fayetteville
Highest-Paying Occupations in Fayetteville
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $137,384 | +1% | 10 |
| Management Analysts | $84,660 | -14.2% | 8 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,000 | -36.2% | 5 |
| Veterinarians | $80,000 | -35.2% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $68,578 | -29.1% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $61,464 | -43% | 12 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $48,800 | -34.4% | 25 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $38,281 | -33.1% | 6 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $38,000 | -24.5% | 9 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $35,500 | -28.1% | 18 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $31,637 | -47.1% | 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 Fayetteville, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Fayetteville, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $137,384 | $143,557 |
| Management Analysts | $84,660 | $88,464 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,000 | $86,729 |
| Veterinarians | $80,000 | $83,595 |
| Physical Therapists | $68,578 | $71,659 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Fayetteville, NC stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Fayetteville, 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.