Median DOL Salary
$33,542
Total DOL Filings
477
Companies Hiring
18
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Morganton, NC$33,542
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Morganton, NC is 44.9% below the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Morganton
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Farms Processing, Inc | 412 | $27,664 | Other | |
| R&J Investments of Eden LLC | 29 | $20,800 | Other | |
| Blue Ridge HealthCare Medical Group Inc. | 9 | $252,429 | Other | |
| Viscotec Automotive Products, LLC | 5 | $52,500 | Other | |
| Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. | 4 | $95,000 | Other | |
| NC School of Science and Mathematics | 4 | $64,385 | Other | |
| Seiren North America, LLC | 3 | $60,237 | Other | |
| Ferguson Copeland, LLC | 2 | $59,291 | Other | |
| Venturesoft Global Inc. | 2 | $67,621 | Other | |
| Rite Aid | 2 | $132,600 | Other | |
| BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC. | 1 | $241,215 | Other | |
| Kindred Rehab Services, LLC | 1 | $72,592 | Other | |
| HERITAGE HOSPITALITY FURNISHINGS, LLC | 1 | $50,000 | Other | |
| IBM India Private Limited | 1 | $74,825 | Staffing | |
| Road Shark Logistics LLC | 1 | $37,274 | Other | |
| SIEGWERK EIC LLC | 1 | $48,693 | Other | |
| Linkpro Technologies Inc | 1 | $89,575 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Morganton
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $19,968 | -46.1% | 148 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $19,344 | -51.4% | 30 |
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 Morganton, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Morganton, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $19,968 | $20,865 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $19,344 | $20,213 |
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.