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24 Jobs That Pay Over $150K in North Carolina (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 24 occupations in North Carolina with a median salary above $150K per year. The highest-paying is Dermatologists at $367,350/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $150K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

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Jobs Over $150K

$367,350

#1: Dermatologists

$223,216

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

109,300

Workers in These Jobs

All 24 Jobs Paying Over $150K in North Carolina

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Dermatologists	$367,350	$360,910	800
2	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$339,350	$340,980	710
3	Neurologists	$325,550	$284,770	180
4	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$323,630	$372,620	560
5	Chief Executives	$314,290	$347,690	1,930
6	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$289,780	$283,840	1,700
7	Physicians, Pathologists	$248,940	$285,200	340
8	Orthodontists	$224,990	$277,320	160
9	Nurse Anesthetists	$224,610	$226,780	3,340
10	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons	$224,040	$330,620	N/A
11	Podiatrists	$215,420	$241,300	240
12	Family Medicine Physicians	$215,230	$220,360	1,520
13	Dentists, General	$207,000	$207,550	4,140
14	Pediatricians, General	$183,550	$183,450	740
15	Physicists	$174,180	$153,120	150
16	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,870	$186,890	6,010
17	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$172,860	$184,680	25,650
18	Psychiatrists	$168,880	$201,840	620
19	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$167,840	$173,390	6,960
20	Financial Managers	$166,780	$196,240	22,460
21	Marketing Managers	$165,480	$173,660	10,790
22	Optometrists	$161,560	$161,030	1,140
23	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$151,540	$148,500	2,240
24	Sales Managers	$150,470	$168,100	16,920

North Carolina High-Salary Insights

The $150K+ jobs in North Carolina are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Life & Physical Science fields.

3.5% of all tracked occupations in NC earn a median salary above $150K. The entry point for this group is $150,470/year (Sales Managers), while the top earner makes $367,350/year.

North Carolina ranks #17 among all 50 states for the number of $150K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $150K a year in North Carolina?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 24 occupations in North Carolina with a median annual salary above $150K. This represents 3.5% of all tracked occupations in NC.

What is the highest paying job in North Carolina?

The highest paying occupation in North Carolina is Dermatologists with a median salary of $367,350 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $150K+ list in North Carolina?

The entry point for the $150K+ list in North Carolina is $150,470/year (Sales Managers). Any occupation with a median salary above $150K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $150K+ jobs in North Carolina?

The average median salary among all 24 occupations that pay over $150K in North Carolina is $223,216 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $150K in North Carolina?

High-paying jobs in North Carolina typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $150K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Jobs Over $150K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $150K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics