Median DOL Salary
$93,982
Total DOL Filings
18
Companies Hiring
9
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Rutherfordton, NC$93,982
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Rutherfordton, NC is 54.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Rutherfordton
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelleborg Coated Systems US, Inc. | 8 | $83,628 | Other | |
| DLP RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM LLC | 4 | $76,981 | Other | |
| R.C.M. Industries, Inc. | 2 | $78,074 | Other | |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 2 | $60,320 | Other | |
| RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS | 1 | $39,353 | Other | |
| Chris and Lou East | 1 | $23,899 | Other | |
| SIMPLYREHAB LLC | 1 | $77,730 | Other | |
| Hospital Physician Services Southeast PC | 1 | $249,600 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Rutherfordton
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $76,482 | -20.9% | 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 Rutherfordton, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Rutherfordton, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $76,482 | $79,918 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Rutherfordton, NC stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Rutherfordton, 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.