Median DOL Salary
$67,566
Total DOL Filings
60
Companies Hiring
23
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Marion, NC$67,566
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Marion, NC is 10.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Marion
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&T Technology Services LLC | 9 | $71,760 | Other | |
| COATS AMERICAN, INC | 9 | $75,845 | Other | |
| Rite Aid | 6 | $132,600 | Other | |
| OAK VALLEY HARDWOODS INC | 6 | $43,035 | Other | |
| R&J Investments of Eden LLC | 6 | $20,800 | Other | |
| Baxter Healthcare Corp. | 4 | $103,000 | Other | |
| OAK VALLEY HARDWOOD INC | 3 | $47,164 | Other | |
| ValidIT Solutions LLC | 3 | $99,840 | Other | |
| COSMOS ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC | 3 | $62,000 | Other | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 3 | $69,200 | Other | |
| MCDOWELL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 2 | N/A | Other | |
| Crane Co | 2 | $96,443 | Other | |
| LS Group, LLC | 2 | $90,000 | Other | |
| MEDA INC | 1 | $45,040 | Other | |
| Evergreen Distributors Limited Liability Company | 1 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | 1 | $71,594 | Other | |
| Spark Life Solutions Inc. | 1 | $88,629 | Other | |
| I3Infotek, Inc. | 1 | $76,440 | Other | |
| THE MAGIC ACT, INC. | 1 | $34,466 | Other | |
| Turner Construction | 1 | $79,774 | Other | |
| McDowell Technical Community College | 1 | $41,269 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Marion
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $75,504 | -22.3% | 7 |
| Engineers, All Other | $73,278 | -31.5% | 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 Marion, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Marion, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $75,504 | $78,897 |
| Engineers, All Other | $73,278 | $76,571 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Marion, NC stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Marion, 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.