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MBA-Relevant Salaries in Raleigh
What the roles MBAs target actually pay in the Raleigh metro area — source-labeled BLS wage benchmarks, adjusted for what it costs to live there.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2024 estimates (published April 2025)), Raleigh-Cary, NC; cost-of-living from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MARPP) (2024). Occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes.
- Roles benchmarked
- 18
- MBA-relevant occupations
- Median wage span
- $78,420–$173,960
- across roles
- Highest median
- $173,960
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Cost of living
- 98.2
- price level (U.S. = 100)
What MBA-relevant roles pay in Raleigh
Median wage and cost-of-living-adjusted value for each occupation. Open a role for its full percentile range and metro ranking.
| Role (occupation) | Median annual | Cost-of-living adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021 | $173,960 | $177,226 |
| Marketing Managers SOC 11-2021 | $167,640 | $170,788 |
| Sales Managers SOC 11-2022 | $163,520 | $166,590 |
| Financial Managers SOC 11-3031 | $163,130 | $166,193 |
| Human Resources Managers SOC 11-3121 | $144,190 | $146,897 |
| Industrial Production Managers SOC 11-3051 | $130,120 | $132,563 |
| Data Scientists SOC 15-2051 | $120,710 | $122,976 |
| General and Operations Managers SOC 11-1021 | $114,940 | $117,098 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers SOC 11-9111 | $113,710 | $115,845 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers SOC 11-3071 | $110,780 | $112,860 |
| Personal Financial Advisors SOC 13-2052 | $104,780 | $106,747 |
| Project Management Specialists SOC 13-1082 | $102,280 | $104,200 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts SOC 13-2051 | $99,200 | $101,063 |
| Management Analysts SOC 13-1111 | $96,820 | $98,638 |
| Accountants and Auditors SOC 13-2011 | $81,950 | $83,489 |
| Budget Analysts SOC 13-2031 | $80,590 | $82,103 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC 13-1161 | $78,980 | $80,463 |
| Logisticians SOC 13-1081 | $78,420 | $79,892 |
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Cost of living and Raleigh pay
Nominal wages in the Raleigh area reflect its industry mix and cost of living. A higher headline number in an expensive metro does not automatically mean a better financial outcome — housing and everyday costs claim more of it. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure so you can compare purchasing power, not just headline pay.
Frequently asked questions
What do MBA-relevant roles pay in Raleigh?
Across the 18 MBA-relevant occupations benchmarked for the Raleigh metro area, median annual wages span roughly $78,420 to $173,960. These are BLS OEWS occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-graduate-specific outcomes. The highest-median role here is Computer and Information Systems Managers at $173,960.
Is Raleigh an expensive place to earn these salaries?
The Raleigh area overall price level is 98.2 against a U.S. average of 100 — close to the national average. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure.
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