Median DOL Salary
$90,902
Total DOL Filings
339
Companies Hiring
166
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Monroe, NC$90,902
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Monroe, NC is 49.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Monroe
Highest-Paying Occupations in Monroe
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineers | $73,000 | -29.5% | 6 |
| Engineers, All Other | $72,800 | -31.9% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $69,738 | -35.3% | 6 |
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 Monroe, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Monroe, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineers | $73,000 | $76,280 |
| Engineers, All Other | $72,800 | $76,071 |
| Electrical Engineers | $69,738 | $72,871 |
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.