Median DOL Salary
$164,108
Total DOL Filings
57
Companies Hiring
22
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Shelby, NC$164,108
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Shelby, NC is 169.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Shelby
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolinas Physicians Network, Inc | 14 | $266,274 | Other | |
| Comprehab, LLC | 11 | $65,156 | Other | |
| Carolinas Physicians Network, Inc. d/b/a Atrium Health Medical Group | 6 | $317,348 | Other | |
| KSM Castings USA, Inc. | 6 | $59,634 | Other | |
| Clearwater Paper Corporation | 3 | $84,074 | Other | |
| The Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority | 3 | $76,612 | Other | |
| Nephrology Associates of the Carolinas, PA | 3 | $270,000 | Other | |
| TOTAL CARE HOME HEALTH OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC | 2 | $77,000 | Other | |
| CVS Rx Services | 2 | $114,400 | Other | |
| Machine Builders and Design Inc | 2 | $76,000 | Other | |
| Carolina Chiropractic Group PLLC | 2 | $34,880 | Other | |
| WATSON, TRIPLETT & ASSOCIATES CPAS, PC | 1 | $44,010 | Other | |
| CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURGE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 1 | $74,319 | Other | |
| Electric Glass Fiber America LLC | 1 | $94,492 | Other | |
| Greenheck Fan Corporation | 1 | $89,723 | Other | |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 1 | $60,320 | Other | |
| CASCO INTERNATIONAL | 1 | $96,000 | Other | |
| CLEVELAND COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | 1 | $115,771 | Other | |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | 1 | $76,752 | Staffing | |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. | 1 | $130,300 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Shelby
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $72,255 | -25.3% | 13 |
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 Shelby, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Shelby, 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 | $72,255 | $75,502 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Shelby, NC stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Shelby, 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.