Jacksonville, NC
Metropolitan Area · 2024 BLS OEWS data · North Carolina statewide data
$46,630
Median Annual Wage
+35% since 2014
$51,885
North Carolina Median
-10% vs state
46,450
Total Workers
217
Occupations Tracked
Jacksonville, NC is a Metropolitan Area with 217 tracked occupations and an estimated 46,450 total workers. Wages grew an average of 35.1% from 2014 to 2024, with Computer and Mathematical Occupations and Management Occupations offering the highest median salaries.
Wages by Occupation Group
Top Occupations
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $165,890 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,410 |
| Pharmacists | $130,840 |
| Physician Assistants | $127,440 |
| Software Developers | $125,530 |
| Veterinarians | $123,590 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $117,580 |
| Financial Managers | $117,340 |
| Engineers, All Other | $113,030 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $106,850 |
Job Market Trends
2014 → 2024
+35.1%
avg wage growth since 2014
+11.4%
employment change since 2014
Fastest Wage Growth
| Tax Preparers Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
+113.5%
$19,790 → $42,250
|
| Self-Enrichment Teachers Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
+99.8%
$24,220 → $48,400
|
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Personal Care and Service Occupations |
+97.6%
$18,450 → $36,460
|
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Personal Care and Service Occupations |
+93.9%
$21,980 → $42,610
|
| Security Guards Protective Service Occupations |
+93.0%
$18,910 → $36,500
|
Most Jobs Added
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
+300.0%
120 → 500
|
| Food Service Managers Management Occupations |
+200.0%
40 → 150
|
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Management Occupations |
+200.0%
30 → 110
|
| Managers, All Other Management Occupations |
+200.0%
40 → 120
|
| Training and Development Specialists Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
+200.0%
70 → 260
|
Wage Declines
| Training and Development Specialists Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
-53.2%
$65,500 → $30,650
|
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Sales and Related Occupations |
-12.6%
$51,720 → $45,200
|
| Sales Managers Management Occupations |
-7.8%
$89,640 → $82,640
|
| General and Operations Managers Management Occupations |
-6.1%
$89,580 → $84,160
|
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Transportation and Material Moving Occupations |
-4.1%
$36,720 → $35,200
|
Wage Trends in Jacksonville, NC
View data table
| Year | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 2024 latest | $46,630 |
| 2023 | $44,820 |
| 2022 | $43,600 |
| 2021 | $43,220 |
| 2020 | $41,550 |
| 2019 | $38,960 |
| 2018 | $37,530 |
| 2017 | $37,530 |
| 2016 | $35,440 |
| 2015 | $34,590 |
| 2014 | $34,480 |