Median DOL Salary
$55,870
Total DOL Filings
452
Companies Hiring
96
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Gastonia, NC$55,870
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Gastonia, NC is 8.3% below the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Gastonia
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender Services, Inc. | 155 | $17,056 | Other | |
| Comprehab, LLC | 100 | $65,156 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 41 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| BEVERLY KNITS, INC | 17 | $59,218 | Other | |
| Gaston Family Health Services, Inc | 12 | $50,648 | Other | |
| COMPLEAT REHAB AND SPORTS THERAPY CENTER | 9 | $69,000 | Other | |
| Cynergy Systems Inc. | 7 | $62,317 | Other | |
| Piedmont Community Charter School | 6 | $45,100 | Other | |
| CYBER WORLD CORPORATION | 6 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Conitex-Sonoco U.S.A., Inc. | 6 | $63,232 | Other | |
| Conexus MedStaff LLC | 5 | $54,080 | Other | |
| Unigo, Inc | 4 | $79,040 | Other | |
| Rite Aid | 4 | $132,600 | Other | |
| CaroMont Medical Group | 3 | $237,500 | Other | |
| Carolinas Physicians Network, Inc. d/b/a Atrium Health Medical Group | 3 | $317,348 | Other | |
| ATKINSON INTERNATIONAL, INC | 3 | $62,548 | Other | |
| Thong Thai Inc | 3 | $19,822 | Other | |
| BGR ENTERPRISES INC. | 3 | $45,406 | Other | |
| IFAB Corp | 3 | $74,194 | Other | |
| Parkdale Mills, Inc. | 3 | $65,000 | Other | |
| ROWLEY COMPANY LLC | 3 | $58,140 | Other | |
| VALUE CONSULTING LLC | 2 | $65,000 | Other | |
| XCHANGING SOLUTIONS (USA) | 2 | $72,134 | Other | |
| LEGAL DATA, INC | 2 | $87,500 | Other | |
| DENVER GLOBAL PRODUCTS | 2 | $48,651 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Gastonia
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $70,000 | -30.7% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,359 | -35.5% | 84 |
| Occupational Therapists | $61,693 | -34.8% | 8 |
| Industrial Engineers | $59,218 | -39% | 18 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $53,000 | -16.7% | 9 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $17,222 | -48.4% | 153 |
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 Gastonia, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Gastonia, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $70,000 | $73,145 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,359 | $65,160 |
| Occupational Therapists | $61,693 | $64,465 |
| Industrial Engineers | $59,218 | $61,879 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $53,000 | $55,381 |
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.