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Salaries in Raleigh by Occupation
Average pay by occupation in the Raleigh metro area: 36 jobs ranked by annual salary from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Figures cover the whole Raleigh, NC metropolitan area, not just city centers.
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS metro data (Raleigh, NC) · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology
Raleigh pay by occupation
| Occupation | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|
| Financial Managers | $78.96 | $164,230 |
| Marketing Managers | $76.88 | $159,900 |
| Software Developers | $63.61 | $132,300 |
| Information Security Analysts | $62.02 | $129,000 |
| Data Scientists | $61.77 | $128,490 |
| Project Management Specialists | $50.75 | $105,550 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $43.32 | $90,110 |
| Web Developers | $41.41 | $86,140 |
| Registered Nurses | $41.40 | $86,110 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $36.55 | $76,020 |
| Graphic Designers | $32.54 | $67,690 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $32.21 | $66,990 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $30.13 | $62,670 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $29.19 | $60,720 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $29.00 | $60,330 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $27.44 | $57,080 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $26.63 | $55,390 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $26.29 | $54,680 |
| Electricians | $26.13 | $54,360 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $26.12 | $54,330 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $25.97 | $54,020 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $25.87 | $53,810 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $25.13 | $52,270 |
| Carpenters | $23.51 | $48,910 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $23.43 | $48,740 |
| Firefighters | $22.02 | $45,810 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $20.75 | $43,150 |
| Phlebotomists | $20.54 | $42,720 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $20.49 | $42,610 |
| Medical Assistants | $20.14 | $41,890 |
| Office Clerks, General | $19.53 | $40,630 |
| Nursing Assistants | $17.58 | $36,560 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $17.38 | $36,160 |
| Retail Salespersons | $17.20 | $35,780 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $17.12 | $35,600 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $16.77 | $34,880 |
Highest-paying occupations in Raleigh
- Financial Managers — $164,230 a year
- Marketing Managers — $159,900 a year
- Software Developers — $132,300 a year
- Information Security Analysts — $129,000 a year
- Data Scientists — $128,490 a year
Wages above cover the whole Raleigh, NC metro. For statewide context, see the North Carolina salary page, or browse all 36 salary guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which occupation pays the most in Raleigh?
Financial Managers leads, at about $164,230 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release (Raleigh, NC metro).
Where does the data come from?
Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wages for the Raleigh, NC metropolitan statistical area, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.
Is this pay for the city or the whole metro?
Pay covers the Raleigh, NC MSA — the city plus surrounding counties — which is exactly how the BLS publishes local wage data. Neighborhood-level pay varies.
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