Median DOL Salary
$60,964
Total DOL Filings
32
Companies Hiring
13
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Wilkesboro, NC$60,964
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Wilkesboro, NC is 0.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Wilkesboro
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS U.S. CORPORATION | 9 | $70,990 | Staffing | |
| Kindred Rehab Services, LLC | 6 | $72,592 | Other | |
| R&J Investments of Eden LLC | 5 | $20,800 | Other | |
| DOUBLE D ENTERPRISES OF WILKES | 3 | $124,800 | Other | |
| Wilkes County Public Schools Superintendent | 2 | $39,030 | Other | |
| WILKES COUNTY SCHOOLS | 2 | $39,670 | Other | |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | 1 | $80,080 | Other | |
| WAKE FOREST BAPTIST HEALTH CARE AT HOME, LLC | 1 | $90,480 | Other | |
| Comprehab, LLC | 1 | $65,156 | Other | |
| Humana Inc | 1 | $115,000 | Other | |
| AVANTE AT WILKESBORO, INC. | 1 | $79,040 | Other | |
| RehabCare Group East, LLC | 1 | $76,960 | Other | |
| MLAD inc | 1 | $71,760 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Wilkesboro
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $66,560 | -31.2% | 9 |
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 Wilkesboro, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Wilkesboro, 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 | $66,560 | $69,551 |
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.