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Charlotte Employment

Employment and Industries in the Charlotte, North Carolina Area

The tables here illustrate essential information about work and employment in the area. Information includes:

  • A table of the most numerous types of work found here, both for jobs generally requiring college degrees and jobs not requiring college degrees.
  • A table listing those careers significantly more common in Charlotte than in other US cities; this is useful both for career planning and for understanding the nature of Charlotte.
  • A list of the highest-paying jobs in Charlotte.
  • A list of any large public companies in Charlotte.

Most Popular Jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina Metro Area (2006 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses14,06056,470$39,430 - 72,96024%56%
2Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products11,87055,880$26,970 - 93,4208%51%
3Accountants and auditors7,06058,800$35,900 - 89,31018%79%
4Elementary school teachers, except special education6,73040,360$27,780 - 55,80014%95%
5Financial managers5,780103,590$54,970 - 013%60%
6Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products5,32064,620$30,190 - 110,92012%51%
7Computer systems analysts4,73071,330$43,100 - 107,77029%68%
8Sales managers3,980100,230$44,740 - 010%69%
9Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education3,88042,670$29,040 - 58,2706%96%
10Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education3,68040,260$29,100 - 55,54011%95%
11Financial analysts3,67068,890$42,410 - 102,55034%87%
12Computer programmers3,15076,910$48,560 - 110,8700%73%
13Management analysts2,94081,690$44,380 - 126,24022%78%
14Lawyers2,750113,770$55,700 - 011%99%
15Computer and information systems managers2,670113,680$68,870 - 016%73%
16Managers, all other2,32095,500$53,510 - 07%55%
17Child, family, and school social workers2,21040,380$27,150 - 55,90019%77%
18Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents2,19091,860$42,770 - 025%67%
19Computer software engineers, applications2,11081,970$49,740 - 117,71045%85%
20Network systems and data communications analysts1,97070,540$43,760 - 101,86053%57%
21Teachers and instructors, all other1,83025,960$16,260 - 40,3609%54%
22Network and computer systems administrators1,81068,490$42,290 - 100,96027%50%
23Social and human service assistants1,79025,760$17,400 - 35,77034%58%
24Personal financial advisors1,71069,240$39,270 - 101,62041%81%
25Training and development specialists1,65052,550$30,180 - 83,61018%56%
26Computer software engineers, systems software1,59084,220$53,950 - 121,77028%85%
27Marketing managers1,44098,050$49,380 - 014%69%
28Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school1,42041,040$27,810 - 56,92020%87%
29Civil engineers1,37072,710$45,700 - 112,76018%87%
30Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists1,36049,370$27,160 - 76,78018%56%
31Credit analysts1,35065,120$35,210 - 107,7002%60%
32Insurance underwriters1,34058,680$35,780 - 91,0706%53%
33Pharmacists1,18093,010$71,050 - 117,03022%97%
34Market research analysts1,15061,910$36,380 - 92,32020%82%
35Engineering managers1,14098,030$66,280 - 139,9807%84%
36Education administrators, elementary and secondary school1,13066,220$41,230 - 93,0408%78%
37Industrial engineers1,12065,320$43,960 - 91,32020%74%
38Sales and related workers, all other1,09040,060$13,530 - 72,51014%62%
39Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation1,05049,020$27,500 - 77,3305%58%
40Architects, except landscape and naval1,04071,330$44,170 - 104,37018%88%
41Advertising sales agents1,02059,840$25,080 - 106,71020%56%
42Database administrators1,00071,260$44,830 - 103,94029%72%
43Mechanical engineers99073,400$47,260 - 103,2304%78%
44Public relations specialists97048,480$29,510 - 70,15018%81%
45Medical and health services managers97089,090$48,530 - 016%57%
46Self-enrichment education teachers94030,480$16,690 - 50,76023%54%
47Coaches and scouts86031,940$15,330 - 56,06015%60%
48Chief executives820178,700$95,050 - 02%65%
49Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists81055,620$36,250 - 81,16018%56%
50Medical and clinical laboratory technicians80034,450$23,920 - 46,96015%51%
51Mental health and substance abuse social workers77037,200$29,300 - 49,18030%77%
52Educational, vocational, and school counselors77045,190$31,270 - 62,88013%73%
53Graphic designers73040,880$25,570 - 61,33010%55%
54Librarians72047,540$32,380 - 64,0304%85%
55Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other71055,110$35,290 - 83,14017%56%
56Rehabilitation counselors68031,660$19,550 - 50,69023%73%
57Purchasing managers68087,320$52,740 - 132,6303%57%
58Electrical engineers65069,980$40,580 - 102,9206%81%
59Education administrators, postsecondary61068,400$35,240 - 111,35014%78%
60Physical therapists59064,410$44,240 - 90,78027%89%
61Vocational education teachers, secondary school57044,920$31,510 - 60,7000%96%
62Instructional coordinators55050,560$31,530 - 71,77023%79%
63Chemists54059,130$33,490 - 94,9909%93%
64Special education teachers, middle school51038,880$26,600 - 55,15016%87%
65Medical and clinical laboratory technologists51051,120$38,460 - 66,07012%51%
66Occupational therapists50057,400$32,470 - 79,81023%90%
67Sales engineers50070,110$45,870 - 101,0809%79%
68Speech-language pathologists47057,150$40,510 - 81,08011%98%
69Merchandise displayers and window trimmers47024,710$15,690 - 36,34011%55%
70Social and community service managers46059,450$38,940 - 88,43025%72%
71Medical and public health social workers46041,160$31,200 - 54,27024%77%
72Environmental scientists and specialists, including health45047,760$34,140 - 66,53025%93%
73Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists43059,030$36,240 - 90,85016%99%
74Editors41064,220$34,790 - 121,8402%81%
75Compensation and benefits managers40088,290$44,020 - 142,85012%58%
76Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists40034,500$27,260 - 42,40011%58%
77Electronics engineers, except computer39072,690$52,800 - 95,3304%81%
78Financial examiners39084,370$45,150 - 129,18011%76%
79Interior designers39046,740$28,100 - 70,56020%55%
80Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program38040,700$27,660 - 62,96024%78%
81Operations research analysts38052,550$33,120 - 81,41011%71%
82Veterinarians37083,320$43,670 - 127,34035%100%
83Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors37031,730$19,150 - 44,62034%73%
84Public relations managers37077,510$40,580 - 119,21017%75%
85Detectives and criminal investigators35053,950$33,000 - 87,59017%54%
86Private detectives and investigators33046,200$24,610 - 57,33018%52%
87Dentists, general330170,760$95,230 - 09%100%
88Physician assistants33078,390$61,060 - 101,56027%67%
89Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other32037,950$26,220 - 50,43015%72%
90Human resources managers, all other31088,860$48,190 - 143,96011%58%
91Producers and directors30053,300$28,960 - 90,32011%75%
92Surveyors29047,670$27,020 - 76,73024%82%
93Musicians and singers280 $0 - 010%53%
94Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors28035,020$25,670 - 50,56014%54%
95Urban and regional planners28053,370$34,920 - 74,59015%92%
96Occupational health and safety specialists27054,880$35,170 - 74,7408%72%
97Reporters and correspondents27044,930$24,670 - 71,1501%85%
98Computer specialists, all other27064,500$43,050 - 93,48015%68%
99Mental health counselors26032,400$19,590 - 47,68030%73%
100Special education teachers, secondary school26040,060$26,800 - 56,7609%87%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons26,41023,140$13,380 - 36,55012%25%
2Cashiers19,18017,240$12,570 - 22,670-2%10%
3Customer service representatives19,10032,760$20,970 - 45,57025%22%
4Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand18,62023,300$15,300 - 35,1202%5%
5Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food16,60015,090$11,660 - 20,04018%5%
6General and operations managers13,840112,070$49,940 - [?]2%48%
7Waiters and waitresses13,79015,540$11,610 - 22,67011%14%
8Office clerks, general13,70025,560$15,520 - 37,10013%19%
9Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks12,36031,810$20,790 - 44,40013%16%
10Executive secretaries and administrative assistants10,98036,660$25,240 - 49,94015%18%
11Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive10,90029,050$19,090 - 41,4201%18%
12Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer10,71038,260$24,550 - 56,39010%4%
13Team assemblers10,46029,730$16,500 - 52,3900%5%
14First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers9,88044,780$27,660 - 65,3706%29%
15Stock clerks and order fillers9,09023,470$15,290 - 34,450-7%8%
16Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners9,02019,750$13,640 - 26,93015%4%
17First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers8,44036,260$20,700 - 54,9604%25%
18Maintenance and repair workers, general8,01036,090$21,740 - 55,24010%6%
19Security guards7,54023,430$13,170 - 36,08017%13%
20Truck drivers, light or delivery services7,03029,810$18,600 - 44,2108%4%
21First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers5,98051,680$35,500 - 70,1409%10%
22First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers5,97027,420$16,450 - 41,54011%14%
23Landscaping and groundskeeping workers5,84021,380$15,530 - 29,24018%6%
24Industrial truck and tractor operators5,83028,540$20,070 - 39,040-1%2%
25Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks5,67028,170$18,740 - 41,0504%6%
26Teacher assistants5,63019,080$14,550 - 24,51010%18%
27Construction laborers5,51024,760$16,620 - 34,70011%5%
28Receptionists and information clerks5,45024,240$16,640 - 32,87017%13%
29Maids and housekeeping cleaners5,17016,710$12,300 - 21,93013%5%
30Food preparation workers5,02017,370$12,390 - 23,43015%7%
31Computer support specialists5,01044,120$26,340 - 67,51013%43%
32Business operations specialists, all other4,97059,780$31,820 - 95,24021%49%
33Sales representatives, services, all other4,93051,910$26,340 - 85,26028%48%
34First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers4,83054,330$32,660 - 85,930-4%15%
35Cooks, restaurant4,76020,630$13,030 - 28,79012%5%
36Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants4,39021,550$16,970 - 27,29018%7%
37Electricians4,28037,110$26,670 - 49,3007%7%
38Police and sheriff's patrol officers4,15044,940$30,910 - 57,58011%33%
39Carpenters4,13032,930$22,860 - 44,95010%6%
40Preschool teachers, except special education3,96020,010$14,810 - 27,46026%43%
41First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers3,70054,840$35,300 - 79,8207%13%
42Tellers3,69024,230$19,640 - 30,44014%16%
43Automotive service technicians and mechanics3,65041,530$21,800 - 65,82014%4%
44Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers3,63030,060$16,610 - 48,810-6%14%
45Loan officers3,54060,450$33,030 - 95,61012%49%
46Helpers--production workers3,53021,460$15,280 - 28,9700%4%
47First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers3,52077,950$35,030 - 136,9904%38%
48Billing and posting clerks and machine operators3,41030,840$23,680 - 39,5404%15%
49Bill and account collectors3,33032,620$22,190 - 43,88023%13%
50Child care workers3,10017,920$12,560 - 23,49018%15%
51Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders3,08024,260$16,570 - 34,080-4%5%
52Driver/sales workers2,93028,160$12,390 - 50,410-4%4%
53Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators2,89030,520$23,190 - 39,3208%3%
54Machinists2,61033,000$19,730 - 49,070-2%3%
55Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop2,59015,790$11,870 - 20,74010%17%
56Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop2,58015,990$12,070 - 20,07010%8%
57Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters2,55036,590$25,960 - 47,85011%4%
58Loan interviewers and clerks2,48031,720$24,580 - 41,5900%24%
59Insurance claims and policy processing clerks2,47034,560$23,610 - 47,9100%22%
60Cooks, fast food2,42015,890$11,930 - 20,5908%5%
61Insurance sales agents2,35058,860$24,570 - 119,24013%45%
62Counter and rental clerks2,27025,640$14,000 - 42,17023%16%
63Construction managers2,19081,830$51,460 - 132,32016%29%
64Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists2,15040,010$27,970 - 52,50012%3%
65Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses2,10037,170$29,770 - 46,13014%7%
66Dishwashers2,09016,230$12,240 - 20,75010%3%
67Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists2,01028,880$12,710 - 49,23012%6%
68First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators2,00045,610$27,790 - 66,73010%17%
69Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers1,99040,530$25,670 - 56,6009%3%
70Industrial machinery mechanics1,99040,250$23,550 - 65,8909%5%
71Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders1,95020,140$16,260 - 24,690-23%0%
72Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers1,94033,400$23,890 - 45,7505%2%
73Medical assistants1,93027,490$20,130 - 35,53035%10%
74Postal service mail carriers1,92043,350$33,970 - 53,0101%11%
75Brickmasons and blockmasons1,86041,120$26,340 - 55,29010%3%
76Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic1,86028,080$19,330 - 39,490-14%0%
77Medical secretaries1,82027,340$20,500 - 34,90017%18%
78Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators1,78055,620$35,590 - 80,8809%47%
79Production, planning, and expediting clerks1,78036,730$22,920 - 52,5404%30%
80Cleaners of vehicles and equipment1,75020,570$12,460 - 32,49014%3%
81Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers1,75015,630$11,930 - 19,75012%6%
82Fire fighters1,74038,650$23,390 - 57,67012%18%
83Bartenders1,69018,590$11,900 - 28,13011%17%
84First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand1,69039,930$26,670 - 56,24013%17%
85Parts salespersons1,69029,410$16,330 - 46,130-1%6%
86Correctional officers and jailers1,67030,080$24,560 - 35,68017%11%
87Paralegals and legal assistants1,58040,870$25,680 - 59,55022%45%
88Order clerks1,57030,090$19,160 - 43,510-23%16%
89Painters, construction and maintenance1,56028,710$22,150 - 36,50012%6%
90Real estate brokers1,52053,270$26,760 - 88,76011%45%
91Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products1,52049,330$30,270 - 72,6900%42%
92Pharmacy technicians1,52024,400$16,510 - 33,98032%16%
93Helpers--electricians1,50024,150$17,650 - 31,8207%3%
94Amusement and recreation attendants1,49016,270$11,800 - 22,21024%22%
95Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors1,45027,550$15,830 - 41,73027%47%
96Brokerage clerks1,43034,980$26,230 - 45,93020%31%
97Legal secretaries1,42040,240$24,180 - 56,64012%18%
98Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks1,41019,050$14,100 - 23,40017%14%
99Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers1,40042,140$27,230 - 62,1103%25%
100Data entry keyers1,40024,370$18,590 - 31,680-4%18%
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Jobs More Common Near Charlotte Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders20,1401,95015.6
Real estate brokers53,2701,52010.4
Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders24,4301,2009.5
Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders22,0805008
Broadcast news analysts81,0001307.2
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary46,9401306.1
Athletes and sports competitors148,6002305.5
Pourers and casters, metal33,8402305.1
Vocational education teachers, middle school46,2702104.9
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other20,2002704.6
Helpers--roofers20,3303504
Engine and other machine assemblers43,9803204
Logging equipment operators23,1901403.7
Fire inspectors and investigators43,6201603.6
Fence erectors27,4701503.4
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall30,5603703.4
Credit analysts65,1201,3503.3
Brokerage clerks34,9801,4303.1
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers28,3402103.1
Chemical equipment operators and tenders37,5405202.8
Forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic33,1202902.8
Financial examiners84,3703902.8
Animal control workers28,2901202.8
Financial analysts68,8903,6702.8
Pipelayers27,4808002.7
Cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders19,8401102.7
Brickmasons and blockmasons41,1201,8602.7
Film and video editors41,0402502.7
Helpers--electricians24,1501,5002.6
Tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners31,0001302.5
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters22,5308102.4
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters24,7301,0802.4
Private detectives and investigators46,2003302.4
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators27,2606802.3
Correspondence clerks34,7401502.3
Electrical and electronics drafters45,7604302.3
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders30,3203402.3
Personal financial advisors69,2401,7102.2
Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes57,0801102.2
Obstetricians and gynecologists 1702.2
Electro-mechanical technicians50,7301302.2
Heat treating equipment setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic28,8102202.2
Drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic31,9603502.2
Insurance underwriters58,6801,3402.2
Lodging managers42,0203202.1
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products64,6205,3202.1
Surveying and mapping technicians32,6908502.1
Motorcycle mechanics32,6501102.1
Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners37,6301202.1
Cementing and gluing machine operators and tenders29,3201602

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Charlotte, North Carolina Metro Area (2006 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Athletes and sports competitors148,6001.87230
Property, real estate, and community association managers92,4701.84870
Assemblers and fabricators, all other45,1801.811,050
Postsecondary teachers, all other93,4901.47310
Editors64,2201.38410
Radio and television announcers49,5301.37180
Community and social service specialists, all other48,1801.33240
Dental assistants39,6001.321,380
Engine and other machine assemblers43,9801.32320
Advertising sales agents59,8401.321,020
Chief executives178,7001.3820
Chiropractors107,0301.3140
Grinding and polishing workers, hand33,9101.3150
Commercial pilots82,5001.29130
Computer programmers76,9101.273,150
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists28,8801.272,010
General and operations managers112,0701.2513,840
Computer and information systems managers113,6801.242,670
Managers, all other95,5001.232,320
Painters, transportation equipment46,7501.23490
Word processors and typists35,6101.22250
Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders34,0601.21530
Financial managers103,5901.215,780
Automotive body and related repairers45,1301.2890
Physicians and surgeons, all other182,5701.21,180
Automotive service technicians and mechanics41,5301.23,650
Telemarketers28,7501.19840
Service station attendants22,4701.19560
Private detectives and investigators46,2001.19330
Financial examiners84,3701.18390
Medical equipment repairers48,8101.18180
Real estate sales agents56,9501.181,230
Network and computer systems administrators68,4901.181,810
Opticians, dispensing37,1901.18410
Management analysts81,6901.182,940
Lawyers113,7701.182,750
Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers42,1401.181,400
Legal secretaries40,2401.181,420
Network systems and data communications analysts70,5401.171,970
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers77,9501.173,520
Computer operators39,0101.17810
Mechanical drafters51,5501.17360
Counter and rental clerks25,6401.172,270
Bus drivers, transit and intercity32,3301.171,000
Team assemblers29,7301.1710,460
Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary71,3901.17140
Travel agents35,1301.16320
Dentists, general170,7601.16330
Reporters and correspondents44,9301.16270
Health technologists and technicians, all other43,4101.16200

Highest Paying Jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina Metro Area (2006 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Physicians and surgeons, all other182,5701,180
Chief executives178,700820
Family and general practitioners174,440570
Internists, general172,260170
Dentists, general170,760330
Pediatricians, general162,460170
Athletes and sports competitors148,600230
Optometrists147,460100
Psychiatrists136,80040
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other129,040 
Lawyers113,7702,750
Computer and information systems managers113,6802,670
General and operations managers112,07013,840
Chiropractors107,030140
Financial managers103,5905,780
Natural sciences managers103,37090
Sales managers100,2303,980
Marketing managers98,0501,440
Engineering managers98,0301,140
Managers, all other95,5002,320
Postsecondary teachers, all other93,490310
Pharmacists93,0101,180
Property, real estate, and community association managers92,470870
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents91,8602,190
Training and development managers89,110230
Medical and health services managers89,090970
Human resources managers, all other88,860310
Compensation and benefits managers88,290400
Purchasing managers87,320680
Financial examiners84,370390
Computer software engineers, systems software84,2201,590
Veterinarians83,320370
Advertising and promotions managers82,830220
Commercial pilots82,500130
Computer software engineers, applications81,9702,110
Construction managers81,8302,190
Management analysts81,6902,940
Political science teachers, postsecondary81,28070
Chemical engineers81,220160
Physics teachers, postsecondary81,15060
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers81,110830
Broadcast news analysts81,000130
Physician assistants78,390330
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers77,9503,520
Public relations managers77,510370
Art directors77,500110
Economics teachers, postsecondary77,11070
Computer programmers76,9103,150
Environmental engineers76,790180
Chemistry teachers, postsecondary76,74080

Large Companies Headquartered in Charlotte

CompanyRevenue 2005 (billions)
Bank of America Corp.84
Wachovia Corp.35.9
Duke Energy18.9
Nucor12.7
Sonic Automotive8.4
Goodrich5.4
SPX4.8
Ruddick3
Belk2.7
Carlisle2.6
Piedmont Natural Gas1.8

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