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Average salary by job family in Fayetteville
| Management | $116,240 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $107,740 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $93,260 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $90,650 |
| Legal | $89,080 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $87,560 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $87,370 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $67,690 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,760 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,710 |
| Construction and Extraction | $53,700 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $53,140 |
| Production | $51,880 |
| Protective Service | $51,070 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $45,590 |
| Sales and Related | $41,420 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $41,290 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,790 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,240 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,060 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,280 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,610 |
Highest-paying jobs in Fayetteville
- Nurse Anesthetists$252,000
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$250,260
- Dentists, General$205,630
- Psychiatrists$203,320
- Family Medicine Physicians$179,550
- Natural Sciences Managers$170,760
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$166,940
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$158,310
- Marketing Managers$156,940
- Financial Managers$154,940
Most common jobs in Fayetteville and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 4,240 | $32,570 | $30,440 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 3,890 | $25,050 | $23,430 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,430 | $91,990 | $83,060 |
| Cashiers | 3,400 | $27,700 | $27,390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,130 | $28,240 | $28,170 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,060 | $36,740 | $35,000 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,470 | $37,450 | $37,500 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,290 | $43,440 | $43,170 |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,130 | $37,600 | $37,530 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2,030 | $94,270 | $95,620 |
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Cost of living in Fayetteville
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 8% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $58,170 therefore buys what $63,243 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $259,183, 4.4 times the median household income of $58,909.
$259,183typical home value
$58,909median household income
92.0BEA price parity
389,851metro population
Take-home pay in Fayetteville
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $33,480 | $28,254 | $2,354 |
| Median wage | $45,620 | $37,524 | $3,127 |
| Average wage | $58,170 | $47,107 | $3,926 |
| 75th percentile wage | $67,810 | $54,337 | $4,528 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Fayetteville
Management23 jobs
- Natural Sciences Managers$171K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$158K
- Marketing Managers$157K
- Financial Managers$155K
- Purchasing Managers$145K
- Human Resources Managers$140K
- Managers, All Other$136K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$133K
- Sales Managers$130K
- Industrial Production Managers$123K
- General and Operations Managers$114K
- Construction Managers$114K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$111K
- Education Administrators, All Other$110K
- Facilities Managers$105K
- Administrative Services Managers$101K
- Social and Community Service Managers$88K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$87K
- Food Service Managers$73K
- Lodging Managers$62K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$62K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical35 jobs
- Nurse Anesthetists$252K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$250K
- Dentists, General$206K
- Psychiatrists$203K
- Family Medicine Physicians$180K
- Pharmacists$139K
- Physician Assistants$138K
- Veterinarians$133K
- Nurse Practitioners$126K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$119K
- Physical Therapists$99K
- Registered Nurses$92K
- Dental Hygienists$88K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$85K
- Occupational Therapists$84K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$84K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$81K
- Respiratory Therapists$80K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Paramedics$67K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Surgical Technologists$61K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Opticians, Dispensing$59K
- Medical Records Specialists$55K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Pharmacy Technicians$47K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$42K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$40K
- Psychiatric Technicians$38K
- Dietetic Technicians$34K
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Software Developers$125K
- Information Security Analysts$112K
- Computer Network Architects$109K
- Data Scientists$105K
- Computer Systems Analysts$98K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$97K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$95K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$78K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
Architecture and Engineering10 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$126K
- Mechanical Engineers$107K
- Electrical Engineers$107K
- Industrial Engineers$101K
- Civil Engineers$100K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$87K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$54K
Legal2 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science12 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$122K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$105K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$96K
- Chemists$92K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$89K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$88K
- Urban and Regional Planners$80K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$72K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$69K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$67K
- Biological Technicians$55K
- Forensic Science Technicians$54K
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$132K
- Management Analysts$106K
- Budget Analysts$100K
- Logisticians$98K
- Project Management Specialists$94K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$94K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$93K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$87K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$81K
- Human Resources Specialists$80K
- Compliance Officers$77K
- Loan Officers$77K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77K
- Cost Estimators$74K
- Training and Development Specialists$72K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70K
- Fundraisers$68K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$68K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$67K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$63K
- Tax Preparers$55K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media8 jobs
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60K
- Healthcare Social Workers$60K
- Health Education Specialists$59K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$58K
- Clergy$57K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$55K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$42K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$39K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair21 jobs
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$73K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$69K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$68K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$59K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$58K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$58K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$55K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
Construction and Extraction17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$66K
- Electricians$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52K
- Sheet Metal Workers$51K
- Carpenters$49K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48K
- Pipelayers$48K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$47K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$47K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$45K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$41K
- Helpers--Electricians$40K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$38K
Educational Instruction and Library21 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$77K
- Instructional Coordinators$76K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$55K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$54K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$52K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$52K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$50K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47K
- Tutors$42K
- Library Technicians$42K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$40K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30K
Production17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Machinists$64K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$38K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$32K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
- Bakers$29K
Protective Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$89K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$60K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$56K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$45K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$44K
- Security Guards$44K
- Firefighters$40K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$32K
Office and Administrative Support36 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Postal Service Clerks$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57K
- Procurement Clerks$55K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$45K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$44K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Tellers$44K
- Order Clerks$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- File Clerks$42K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$41K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38K
- Customer Service Representatives$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Data Entry Keyers$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$84K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- Insurance Sales Agents$65K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Advertising Sales Agents$50K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$40K
- Parts Salespersons$35K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$28K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$127K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Bus Drivers, School$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$30K
- Driver/Sales Workers$28K
- Parking Attendants$28K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Massage Therapists$67K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$67K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$56K
- Dental Assistants$49K
- Physical Therapist Aides$44K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$42K
- Medical Assistants$40K
- Phlebotomists$39K
- Nursing Assistants$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
- Orderlies$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30K
Personal Care and Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45K
- Skincare Specialists$42K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$42K
- Residential Advisors$40K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Funeral Attendants$33K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$24K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Bartenders$38K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Waiters and Waitresses$35K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Food Preparation Workers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
- Cooks, Fast Food$25K
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Salary in Fayetteville: questions
What is a good salary in Fayetteville?
Half of all workers in the Fayetteville metro earn less than $45,620 and the average is $58,170. Earning more than $67,810 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Fayetteville to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,173, because prices here are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Fayetteville?
Nurse Anesthetists ($252,000), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($250,260), Dentists, General ($205,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Fayetteville, NC (22180), all occupations and 328 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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