Median DOL Salary
$87,919
Total DOL Filings
891
Companies Hiring
263
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
High Point, NC$87,919
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in High Point, NC is 44.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in High Point
Highest-Paying Occupations in High Point
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $112,000 | -33.2% | 19 |
| Marketing Managers | $96,845 | -38.2% | 6 |
| Sales Engineers | $94,000 | -9.2% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $92,942 | -11.8% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $91,000 | -7.8% | 20 |
| Chemists | $71,677 | -8.6% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $71,605 | -33.6% | 6 |
| Logisticians | $65,000 | -15.6% | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $63,811 | -36.8% | 10 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $62,500 | -37.9% | 12 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $61,693 | -23.4% | 7 |
| Industrial Engineers | $60,424 | -37.8% | 22 |
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 High Point, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
High Point, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $112,000 | $117,032 |
| Marketing Managers | $96,845 | $101,196 |
| Sales Engineers | $94,000 | $98,224 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $92,942 | $97,118 |
| Management Analysts | $91,000 | $95,089 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how High Point, NC stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in High Point, 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.