Median DOL Salary
$80,096
Total DOL Filings
567
Companies Hiring
173
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Wilmington, NC$80,096
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Wilmington, NC is 31.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Wilmington
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | 134 | $65,000 | Other | |
| PPD Development, L.P. | 37 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Genpact LLC | 34 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 24 | $69,200 | Other | |
| CMC AMERICAS INC | 17 | $65,877 | Other | |
| PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, LLC | 16 | $83,866 | Other | |
| Comprehab, LLC | 13 | $65,156 | Other | |
| Alcami Carolinas Corporation | 13 | $80,000 | Other | |
| PPD DEVELOPMENT, LP | 11 | $67,392 | Other | |
| GE - HITACHI NUCLEAR ENERGY AMERICAS LLC | 10 | $90,000 | Other | |
| RC Creations, LLC | 9 | $160,000 | Other | |
| Talbert & Bright, Inc. | 8 | $77,147 | Other | |
| REEDS JEWELERS OF NC INC | 8 | $49,088 | Other | |
| WL Nails Inc | 8 | $23,000 | Other | |
| Covanex, Inc. | 7 | $77,600 | Other | |
| HCL America INC | 7 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| Chiltern International Inc. | 6 | $94,099 | Other | |
| Lutheran Home-Wilmington, Inc. | 6 | $28,600 | Other | |
| New Potato Technologies, Inc. | 6 | $72,338 | Other | |
| Castle Branch, Inc. | 6 | $177,778 | Other | |
| Novant Health, Inc. | 6 | $97,979 | Other | |
| SAYBOLT LP | 5 | $50,054 | Other | |
| nCino OpCo, Inc. | 5 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Corning Incorporated | 5 | $100,711 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 5 | $105,645 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Wilmington
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $224,827 | N/A | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $123,000 | +56% | 7 |
| General and Operations Managers | $120,952 | +21.9% | 6 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $112,908 | -32.6% | 6 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $79,500 | -21% | 6 |
| Statisticians | $79,011 | -35.6% | 16 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,816 | -35% | 11 |
| Engineers, All Other | $51,022 | -52.3% | 9 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $42,000 | -45.7% | 8 |
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 Wilmington, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Wilmington, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $224,827 | $234,929 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $123,000 | $128,527 |
| General and Operations Managers | $120,952 | $126,387 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $112,908 | $117,981 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $79,500 | $83,072 |
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.