Careers in Jacksonville, NC
Part of North Carolina.
Jacksonville, NC’s regional price level is below the national average (index 92.085, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 3.9% · 68,264 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Physicians, All Other$282,050
- 2Dentists, General$188,850
- 3Architectural and Engineering Managers$154,520
- 4Computer and Information Systems Managers$148,330
- 5Pharmacists$132,850
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Retail Salespersons2,040 employed
- 2Fast Food and Counter Workers1,900 employed
- 3Cooks, Fast Food1,830 employed
- 4Cashiers1,630 employed
- 5Stockers and Order Fillers1,330 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Education Administrators, All Other14.11× national avg
- 2Teachers and Instructors, All Other9.66× national avg
- 3Avionics Technicians8.75× national avg
- 4Cooks, Fast Food8.45× national avg
- 5Pipelayers5.94× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Physicians, All Other$306,293
- 2Dentists, General$205,082
- 3Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,801
- 4Computer and Information Systems Managers$161,079
- 5Pharmacists$144,269
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see North Carolina state page.