Median DOL Salary
$73,489
Total DOL Filings
24
Companies Hiring
6
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
ROCKINGHAM, NC$73,489
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in ROCKINGHAM, NC is 20.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in ROCKINGHAM
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond County Schools | 17 | $41,695 | Other | |
| Rite Aid | 6 | $132,600 | Other | |
| NARAYANDAS INC | 1 | $32,032 | Other | |
| TAMEKO ALFORD DDS PA | 1 | $240,032 | Other | |
| RICHMOND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 1 | $33,497 | Other | |
| Nestle Purina PetCare Company | 1 | $105,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in ROCKINGHAM
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $146,411 | +7.7% | 5 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $39,195 | -22.1% | 6 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $36,500 | -33.5% | 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 ROCKINGHAM, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
ROCKINGHAM, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $146,411 | $152,990 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $39,195 | $40,956 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $36,500 | $38,140 |
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.