Charlotte Employment

Employment and Industries in the Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Charlotte, North Carolina is a prominent distribution and wholesale center. Charlotte is also a major financial center and is home to Bank of America, one of the country's largest financial institutions. In addition, it's home to the east coast headquarters of Wachovia. The city also includes significant operations for regional banks and financial services firms. In addition, a large number of Fortune 500 companies and a large number of foreign owned companies have facilities in the city.

Charlotte has a large number of manufacturing companies. Charlotte is home to industries such as metal working, microelectronics, research and development, vehicle assembly and high technology. Charlotte has also attracted defense related industries. The Charlotte area includes facilities of four of the top ten defense-related companies. In addition, over 40 biotech firms and a number of optoelectronic facilities are situated in Charlotte.

The city is also a major center for the nation's motor sports industry. NASCAR has numerous offices in and nearby Charlotte.

Accolades for Charlotte, North Carolina: The city was selected by relocate-America.com as the best place to live in America. Charlotte was ranked #8 in CNNMoney.com's list of 100 best places to live and launch. Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Charlotte #5 in their list of the top 20 large cities in which to own a business.

Notable details about Charlotte, North Carolina: In Charlotte, 36% of the adult residents have achieved a bachelor's degree or higher. In 2007 the estimated median household income was $53,000. In 2008 the cost of living index was at 85.3. The country's average is 100.

The significant job providers in Charlotte North Carolina:

  • Wachovia Corporation
  • Carolinas Healthcare System
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
  • Bank of America
  • City of Charlotte
  • Duke Energy
  • US Airways
  • Presbyterian Healthcare/Novant Health
  • Mecklenburg County
  • Excel Staffing Services of Charlotte, Inc
  • Time Warner Cable
  • Continental Tire North America
  • Muzak
  • Belk
  • Harris Teeter
  • Meineke Car Care Centers
  • Lance, Inc
  • Carlisle Companies
  • Lending Tree
  • Food Lion

Charlotte includes the headquarters of Fortune 500 companies including:

  • Bank of America
  • Nucor
  • Duke Energy
  • Sonic Automotive
  • Family Dollar
  • Goodrich Corporation
  • SPX Corporation

Charlotte's major nonagricultural employment segments:

  • Trade, transportation and utilities
  • Professional and business services
  • Manufacturing
  • Government
  • Leisure and hospitality
  • Financial activities

Helpful organizations that are available to work with Charlotte companies include:

Charlotte Business Journal provides readers with current information regarding the local business community.

Jobs in Charlotte

RankTitleTotal EmployeesLocal Mean Salary (Per Year)Local Mean Salary (Per hour)National Growth % 2014-2024
1All Occupations1245660$52,150$25.07100
2Office and Administrative Support Occupations158040$40,730$19.5813.75
3Sales and Related Occupations141270$47,880$23.029.5
4Transportation and Material Moving Occupations128790$35,240$16.946.7
5Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations113000$24,250$11.668.7
6Business and Financial Operations Occupations84660$81,190$39.035.35
7Production Occupations81250$38,380$18.455.6
8Management Occupations67970$130,400$62.696.35
9Educational Instruction and Library Occupations62360$45,120$21.696
10Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations62360$75,980$36.535.85
11Construction and Extraction Occupations55170$43,610$20.974.6
12Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations51630$50,130$24.13.75
13Computer and Mathematical Occupations50470$92,470$44.463
14Healthcare Support Occupations38330$29,590$14.232.85
15Retail Salespersons36770$28,510$13.712.7
16Fast Food and Counter Workers35580$20,760$9.982.45
17Cashiers33400$21,680$10.432.2
18Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand32970$29,410$14.141.8
19Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations32570$27,820$13.383.6
20Customer Service Representatives29480$38,560$18.541.75
21Protective Service Occupations27380$41,350$19.882.2
22Personal Care and Service Occupations26820$28,100$13.514.65
23Registered Nurses23720$65,960$31.711.95
24Waiters and Waitresses22710$22,790$10.961.65
25Office Clerks, General21980$34,520$16.61.9
26Stockers and Order Fillers21170$28,500$13.71.25
27Architecture and Engineering Occupations20400$80,130$38.521.7
28General and Operations Managers18980$131,910$63.421.5
29Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers18430$45,590$21.921.2
30Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products17030$82,370$39.60.85
31Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators15720$33,890$16.30.8
32Cooks, Restaurant14640$26,850$12.910.9
33Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners13800$25,290$12.161.5
34Community and Social Service Occupations13570$47,260$22.721.75
35Home Health and Personal Care Aides13500$22,240$10.690
36Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers13370$104,040$50.020.65
37Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations13280$60,210$28.951.8
38Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive13050$39,420$18.951.4
39Accountants and Auditors12960$84,850$40.790.9
40Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks12820$41,950$20.171.05
41First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers12770$59,720$28.710.95
42Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel12030$61,840$29.730.7
43Maintenance and Repair Workers, General11510$42,920$20.630.9
44Computer Systems Analysts11310$98,110$47.170.4
45Nursing Assistants11030$27,110$13.030.95
46Receptionists and Information Clerks10590$30,410$14.620.7
47First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10030$34,660$16.660.6
48First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers9920$49,040$23.570.95
49Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other9730$77,780$37.40.7
50First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers9100$64,190$30.860.4
51Legal Occupations8790$103,700$49.860.8
52Security Guards8720$31,090$14.950.7
53Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers8410$29,760$14.310.75
54Management Analysts8220$103,170$49.60.55
55Packers and Packagers, Hand8150$25,410$12.220.4
56Construction Laborers8050$31,780$15.280.9
57Light Truck Drivers8050$34,770$16.720.6
58Financial Managers7340$166,150$79.880.4
59Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators7160$35,280$16.960.4
60Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists6980$71,590$34.420.45
61Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics6890$46,330$22.270.5
62Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents6710$95,890$46.10.3
63Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners6690$23,150$11.130.9
64Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations6300$69,170$33.260.8
65Computer User Support Specialists6250$52,050$25.030.4
66Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other6230$94,780$45.570.2
67Human Resources Specialists6190$69,310$33.320.4
68Electricians6130$46,410$22.310.45
69Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks6020$35,860$17.240.4
70Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers5960$52,060$25.030.4
71First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors5710$53,410$25.680.3
72Computer and Information Systems Managers5700$143,970$69.210.3
73Food Preparation Workers5550$25,230$12.130.5
74First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers5520$64,150$30.840.4
75Childcare Workers5480$23,310$11.210.7
76Medical Assistants5410$34,480$16.580.45
77Loan Officers5310$78,260$37.630.2
78Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers5160$41,000$19.710.35
79Driver/Sales Workers4760$25,520$12.270.3
80First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers4740$71,970$34.60.3
81Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education4680$26,530$12.760.3
82Amusement and Recreation Attendants4660$21,860$10.510.2
83Lawyers4620$149,540$71.90.5
84Helpers--Production Workers4590$27,060$13.010.2
85Cooks, Fast Food4500$23,420$11.260.3
86Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters4480$44,950$21.610.3
87Construction Managers4460$117,620$56.550.3
88Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop4330$21,740$10.450.3
89Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other4230$133,210$64.040.7
90Machinists4210$45,070$21.670.2
91Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants4140$61,680$29.650.35
92Substitute Teachers, Short-Term4120$24,870$11.960.4
93Firefighters4110$34,500$16.590.2
94Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity4060$27,990$13.460.3
95Bartenders4030$27,030$130.4
96Carpenters4010$39,500$18.990.6
97Insurance Sales Agents4010$76,280$36.670.3
98Buyers and Purchasing Agents3930$68,000$32.690.25
99Network and Computer Systems Administrators3890$86,840$41.750.2
100Industrial Machinery Mechanics3750$52,800$25.380.2
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov
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Jobs More Common Near Charlotte Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$52,1501,245,660
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$40,730158,040
Sales and Related Occupations$47,880141,270
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$35,240128,790
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$24,250113,000
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$81,19084,660
Production Occupations$38,38081,250
Management Occupations$130,40067,970
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$45,12062,360
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$75,98062,360
Construction and Extraction Occupations$43,61055,170
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$50,13051,630
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$92,47050,470
Healthcare Support Occupations$29,59038,330
Retail Salespersons$28,51036,770
Fast Food and Counter Workers$20,76035,580
Cashiers$21,68033,400
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$29,41032,970
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$27,82032,570
Customer Service Representatives$38,56029,480
Protective Service Occupations$41,35027,380
Personal Care and Service Occupations$28,10026,820
Registered Nurses$65,96023,720
Waiters and Waitresses$22,79022,710
Office Clerks, General$34,52021,980
Stockers and Order Fillers$28,50021,170
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$80,13020,400
General and Operations Managers$131,91018,980
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$45,59018,430
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$82,37017,030
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$33,89015,720
Cooks, Restaurant$26,85014,640
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$25,29013,800
Community and Social Service Occupations$47,26013,570
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$22,24013,500
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$104,04013,370
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$60,21013,280
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,42013,050
Accountants and Auditors$84,85012,960
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,95012,820
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,72012,770
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61,84012,030
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,92011,510
Computer Systems Analysts$98,11011,310
Nursing Assistants$27,11011,030
Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,41010,590
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,66010,030
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,0409,920
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,7809,730
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,1909,100

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Charlotte, North Carolina Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$52,1501,245,660
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$40,730158,040
Sales and Related Occupations$47,880141,270
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$35,240128,790
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$81,19084,660
Production Occupations$38,38081,250
Management Occupations$130,40067,970
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$45,12062,360
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$75,98062,360
Construction and Extraction Occupations$43,61055,170
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$50,13051,630
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$92,47050,470
Healthcare Support Occupations$29,59038,330
Retail Salespersons$28,51036,770
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$29,41032,970
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$27,82032,570
Customer Service Representatives$38,56029,480
Protective Service Occupations$41,35027,380
Personal Care and Service Occupations$28,10026,820
Registered Nurses$65,96023,720
Office Clerks, General$34,52021,980
Stockers and Order Fillers$28,50021,170
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$80,13020,400
General and Operations Managers$131,91018,980
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$45,59018,430
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$82,37017,030
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$33,89015,720
Cooks, Restaurant$26,85014,640
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$25,29013,800
Community and Social Service Occupations$47,26013,570
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$104,04013,370
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$60,21013,280
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,42013,050
Accountants and Auditors$84,85012,960
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,95012,820
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,72012,770
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61,84012,030
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,92011,510
Computer Systems Analysts$98,11011,310
Nursing Assistants$27,11011,030
Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,41010,590
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,66010,030
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,0409,920
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,7809,730
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,1909,100
Legal Occupations$103,7008,790
Security Guards$31,0908,720
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$29,7608,410
Management Analysts$103,1708,220
Packers and Packagers, Hand$25,4108,150

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