May 2025 OEWS · North Carolina
Highest-paying jobs in Fayetteville, NC
All-occupations median
$45,620
- 10th percentile
- $26,740
- 25th percentile
- $33,480
- Median
- $45,620
- 75th percentile
- $67,810
- 90th percentile
- $103,330
- Mean
- $58,170
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 131,430.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 91.978, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | 90 | $117,110 | $331,760 | $331,760 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 40 | $217,910 | $243,080 | $320,120 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 50 | $77,540 | $204,470 | $281,830 |
| Dentists, General | 110 | $117,860 | $196,470 | $314,830 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 50 | $98,910 | $165,260 | $275,290 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 80 | $123,590 | $159,730 | $214,590 |
| Psychiatrists | 40 | $82,730 | $155,250 | $452,440 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 260 | $97,010 | $151,490 | $217,610 |
| Purchasing Managers | 30 | $100,090 | $147,370 | $178,440 |
| Marketing Managers | 70 | $71,900 | $140,730 | $272,100 |
| Pharmacists | 400 | $106,050 | $140,220 | $169,520 |
| Financial Managers | 250 | $84,430 | $138,040 | $262,490 |
| Physician Assistants | 220 | $103,930 | $134,300 | $195,660 |
| Managers, All Other | 550 | $75,410 | $132,180 | $183,540 |
| Psychologists, All Other | 50 | $55,320 | $129,830 | $150,780 |
| Human Resources Managers | 90 | $85,210 | $128,540 | $199,510 |
| Veterinarians | 60 | $77,320 | $128,190 | $199,770 |
| Commercial Pilots | 40 | $58,370 | $128,170 | $214,070 |
| Engineers, All Other | 80 | $82,190 | $125,980 | $175,160 |
| Software Developers | 420 | $75,010 | $122,900 | $170,190 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 210 | $96,820 | $121,410 | $163,580 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 710 | $76,840 | $120,310 | $186,640 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | 60 | $78,690 | $114,130 | $132,040 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 100 | $74,680 | $112,680 | $177,610 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 420 | $80,640 | $111,320 | $132,910 |
| Computer Network Architects | 130 | $58,240 | $110,900 | $159,790 |
| Sales Managers | 260 | $56,040 | $109,870 | $215,030 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 290 | $77,210 | $107,950 | $135,720 |
| Lawyers | 320 | $64,990 | $107,950 | $223,080 |
| Data Scientists | 90 | $58,070 | $106,270 | $151,600 |
| Construction Managers | 320 | $66,400 | $105,640 | $163,400 |
| Electrical Engineers | 90 | $64,930 | $103,940 | $154,440 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | 90 | $82,350 | $103,810 | $147,370 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 90 | $43,990 | $103,110 | $252,440 |
| Management Analysts | 650 | $68,060 | $101,800 | $149,650 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 970 | $28,450 | $101,800 | $143,040 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 140 | $65,570 | $101,500 | $169,400 |
| Budget Analysts | 210 | $77,210 | $101,360 | $128,380 |
| Physical Therapists | 220 | $76,110 | $100,120 | $121,630 |
| Facilities Managers | 130 | $57,020 | $99,830 | $153,320 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Fayetteville, NC?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Fayetteville, NC is $45,620. Employment is 131,430.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Fayetteville, NC?
Nurse Anesthetists has the highest published annual median on this list, $331,760, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Fayetteville, NC.