Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Labor Force
227,113
Employed
219,216
Unemployed
7,897
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Wilmington, NC
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $298,730 |
| Physicians, All Other | $252,960 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $218,830 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $207,000 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $187,380 |
| Dentists, General | $185,720 |
| Commercial Pilots | $172,320 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,810 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $166,910 |
| Optometrists | $163,800 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.