What is the average salary in Burlington, NC?
$53,030a year
Average yearly pay across 263 jobs with official data in the Burlington, NC metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $25.50
- Jobs with data
- 263
- Workers counted
- 61,270
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $350,100 |
| Dentist | $166,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $165,500 |
| Marketing Manager | $164,800 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $163,000 |
| Purchasing Manager | $152,900 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $150,100 |
| Human Resources Manager | $135,200 |
| Financial Manager | $134,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,000 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Laborer and Freight | $43,750 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,630 |
| Cashier | $28,690 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician | $51,000 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $35,620 |
| Cook | $27,450 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,710 |
| Customer Service Representative | $41,040 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $29,330 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $46,650 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$104,000
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$150,100
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$165,500
- Construction Manager$104,500
- Education Administrator$78,530
- Facilities Manager$93,290
- Financial Manager$134,800
- Food Service Manager$65,160
- General and Operations Manager$94,250
- Human Resources Manager$135,200
- Industrial Production Manager$112,700
- Manager$112,100
- Marketing Manager$164,800
- Medical and Health Services Manager$110,100
- Natural Sciences Manager$163,000
- Property$55,230
- Purchasing Manager$152,900
- Sales Manager$129,700
- Social and Community Service Manager$78,350
- Transportation$103,700
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$80,320
- Business Operations Specialist$74,820
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$69,240
- Claims Adjuster$67,290
- Compensation$71,870
- Compliance Officer$76,650
- Cost Estimator$72,330
- Financial and Investment Analyst$82,530
- Fundraiser$57,990
- Human Resources Specialist$69,500
- Insurance Underwriter$58,790
- Loan Officer$52,590
- Logistician$75,500
- Management Analyst$96,290
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$77,860
- Meeting$56,820
- Personal Financial Advisor$79,360
- Project Management Specialist$83,370
- Training and Development Specialist$58,690
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$118,100
- Computer Network Support Specialist$69,850
- Computer Occupation$84,030
- Computer Systems Analyst$118,600
- Computer User Support Specialist$59,550
- Data Scientist$96,300
- Information Security Analyst$103,100
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$87,660
- Software Developer$127,600
Architecture and engineering
- Civil Engineer$100,200
- Electrical Engineer$119,700
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician$58,310
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$56,580
- Industrial Engineer$95,870
- Mechanical Engineer$95,870
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$68,740
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Technician$53,980
- Medical Scientist$73,650
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$79,430
- School Psychologist$60,970
Community and social service
- Child$56,480
- Community and Social Service Specialist$49,650
- Educational$59,190
- Healthcare Social Worker$61,470
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$57,880
- Rehabilitation Counselor$31,520
- Social and Human Service Assistant$44,190
- Substance Abuse$50,440
Legal
- Lawyer$102,100
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$51,620
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$48,750
- Elementary School Teacher$56,740
- Instructional Coordinator$60,790
- Kindergarten Teacher$52,460
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$61,210
- Postsecondary Teacher$61,980
- Preschool Teacher$33,680
- Secondary School Teacher$49,680
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$58,970
- Special Education Teacher$53,920
- Special Education Teacher$58,970
- Teacher and Instructor$49,710
- Teaching Assistant$29,780
- Tutor$40,540
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$42,280
- Graphic Designer$56,990
- Interior Designer$77,590
- Interpreter and Translator$38,720
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$36,480
- Public Relations Specialist$59,150
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$51,000
- Dental Hygienist$97,210
- Dentist$166,300
- Emergency Medical Technician$49,180
- Health Technologist and Technician$45,160
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$63,450
- Medical Records Specialist$43,220
- Nurse Practitioner$132,000
- Occupational Therapist$82,640
- Optician$55,530
- Pharmacist$130,700
- Pharmacy Technician$41,490
- Physical Therapist$101,100
- Physician$350,100
- Physician Assistant$113,200
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$79,550
- Registered Nurse$84,180
- Speech-Language Pathologist$77,450
- Veterinarian$129,800
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$42,640
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$50,140
- Healthcare Support Worker$35,740
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$30,420
- Medical Assistant$43,250
- Nursing Assistant$39,090
- Phlebotomist$43,290
- Physical Therapist Assistant$76,010
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$35,690
Protective service
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$31,170
- Chef and Head Cook$55,530
- Cook$27,450
- Cook$34,860
- Cook$32,830
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$28,100
- Dishwasher$31,410
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$27,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$43,590
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$30,050
- Food Preparation Worker$29,660
- Food Server$28,670
- Host and Hostess$27,170
- Waiter and Waitress$29,330
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$28,620
- Animal Caretaker$33,010
- Childcare Worker$31,030
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$51,330
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$43,560
- Hairdresser$34,700
- Recreation Worker$27,860
- Residential Advisor$34,690
- Usher$33,300
Sales and related
- Cashier$28,690
- Counter and Rental Clerk$36,920
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$81,050
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$47,340
- Insurance Sales Agent$49,990
- Parts Salesperson$30,250
- Retail Salesperson$29,630
- Sales Representative$68,700
- Sales Representative$66,890
- Sales Representatives of Service$58,340
- Security$51,890
Office and administrative support
- Billing and Posting Clerk$48,380
- Bookkeeping$47,460
- Courier and Messenger$38,340
- Court$50,960
- Customer Service Representative$41,040
- Data Entry Keyer$35,860
- Dispatcher$45,760
- Eligibility Interviewer$49,670
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$59,430
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$47,490
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$37,800
- Library Assistant$39,900
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$50,420
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,190
- New Accounts Clerk$47,110
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$46,280
- Office Clerk$38,760
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$55,440
- Postal Service Clerk$65,170
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,010
- Production$46,440
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$48,160
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$36,230
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,630
- Shipping$42,780
- Teller$43,960
- Weigher$52,390
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$49,280
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$45,240
- Construction and Building Inspector$62,760
- Construction Laborer$42,320
- Electrician$51,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$71,390
- Helpers--Electrician$35,140
- Helpers--Pipelayer$39,250
- Highway Maintenance Worker$47,180
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$51,570
- Painter$39,050
- Pipelayer$46,070
- Plumber$56,890
- Sheet Metal Worker$47,020
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$51,640
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$49,300
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$45,750
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$60,680
- Computer$43,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$71,850
- Heating$52,450
- Helpers--Installation$38,760
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$48,490
- Installation$44,000
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$46,020
- Maintenance Worker$47,970
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$66,860
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$46,060
- Tire Repairer and Changer$35,160
Production
- Baker$35,950
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$37,480
- Coating$46,530
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$46,940
- Cutting$42,480
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$39,930
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,690
- Food Batchmaker$30,470
- Food Processing Worker$39,800
- Inspector$36,980
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$30,690
- Machinist$56,460
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,650
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$38,050
- Molding$36,040
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$45,310
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$35,890
- Printing Press Operator$48,650
- Production Worker$35,140
- Sawing Machine Setter$37,090
- Sewing Machine Operator$29,570
- Textile$36,380
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator and Tender$35,400
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter$33,540
- Textile Winding$35,980
- Tire Builder$39,720
- Tool and Die Maker$78,140
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,110
- Welder$50,740
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$31,870
- Bus Driver$36,990
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$27,140
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$54,220
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,290
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,910
- Laborer and Freight$43,750
- Light Truck Driver$37,940
- Packer and Packager$29,540
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$41,030
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$29,190
- Stocker and Order Filler$35,620
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Burlington, NC?
About $53,030 a year ($25.50 an hour): the average of the 263 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Burlington, NC?
Physician ($350,100), Dentist ($166,300), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($165,500).
What are the most common jobs in Burlington, NC?
Laborer and Freight (2,660 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,570 jobs), Cashier (1,950 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.