Occupations

133
DownloadPrint

Search for an occupation from more than 800 job titles or browse the fastest growing jobs in North Carolina. Filter and sort results by: location, career cluster, star rating (a composite rating of occupations computed by LEAD), salary range, education level, interests and/or abilities. 

Occupation Data Last Updated: September 2025

 

Career Plan IconSaved Occupations will be included in your Career Plan.

Filter By: Map | Location
.
  • Statewide
  • Western Prosperity Zone
  • Southwest Prosperity Zone
  • North Central Prosperity Zone
  • Northeast Prosperity Zone
  • Northwest Prosperity Zone
  • Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
  • Sandhills Prosperity Zone
  • Southeast Prosperity Zone
Minimum Maximum
Image for Manufacturing
Search:
View by:

Sign to check these filters

  • Image For Artistic Artistic
  • Image For Conventional Conventional
  • Image For Enterprising Enterprising
  • Image For Investigative Investigative
  • Image For Realistic Realistic
  • Image For Social Social
    What work conditions are most important to you?

    Show Occupations that don't require these abilities

    Job Accommodations can be made to keep more occupations accessible to individuals with disabilities. Speak with a counselor for assistance.

    Fine Motor Skllls

    • Dexterity & Steadiness
    • Body Control & Coordination
    • Speed & Reaction Time

    Vision & Hearing

    • Hearing
    • Vision

    Mental Abilities

    • Thinking & Reasoning
    • Pattern Recognition
    • Math Ability
    • Memorization
    • Language & Communications
    • Attention
    • Visual-Spatial Awareness

    Physical Abilities

    • Balance & Flexibilty
    • Strength
    • Stamina

    Filter by:

    Sign to check these filters

    Growth Rate
    Growth Rate
    Occupation
    Median Annual Wage
    Annual Growth Rate
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Star Rating
    Education Required
    • View Options
    • Filters
    Star
    Rating
    Education
    Requirement
    Median
    Annual Wage
    Annual
    Growth Rate
    Avg. Annual
    Openings
    Manufacturing
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $60,860
    ($29.26/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.8%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,742
    Click to pin/unpin
    Manufacturing
    Machinery Maintenance Workers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $59,390
    ($28.55/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 1
    None or Negative Growth
    -0.3%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    324
    Click to pin/unpin
    Manufacturing
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $42,680
    ($20.52/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 1
    None or Negative Growth
    -0.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    227
    Click to pin/unpin
    Manufacturing
    Machinists
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $55,520
    ($26.69/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.4%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    875
    Click to pin/unpin
    Manufacturing
    Hand Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: No formal educational credential
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    No formal educational credential
    Median Annual Wage
    $36,080
    ($17.34/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    0.2%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    14,670
    Click to pin/unpin
    Manufacturing
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $46,090
    ($22.16/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 1
    None or Negative Growth
    -0.7%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    149
    Click to pin/unpin
    Manufacturing
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $49,860
    ($23.97/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    0.6%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,370
    Click to pin/unpin
    Manufacturing
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $46,970
    ($22.58/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.3%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    598
    Click to pin/unpin
    Manufacturing
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $40,640
    ($19.54/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.3%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,523
    Click to pin/unpin
    Manufacturing
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Associate's degree
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $65,960
    ($31.71/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    0.2%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    182
    Click to pin/unpin