Raleigh\'s Diverse Economy
Abundant opportunities across technology, healthcare, education, and government — anchored by the Research Triangle, three world-class universities, and one of America's fastest-growing tech hubs.
Leading Industries
Raleigh\'s economy is powered by diverse, thriving sectors.
Technology & Software
$70K – $200K+
Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle, home to IBM, Cisco, Red Hat, Epic Games, and hundreds of tech startups. The area consistently ranks among top tech markets in the US.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
$50K – $250K+
Duke Health, UNC Health, and WakeMed are major employers. RTP is also a hub for biotech and pharmaceutical companies including GSK and Biogen.
Education & Research
$45K – $180K+
NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, and Duke University anchor the Research Triangle. Combined, they employ tens of thousands and drive innovation across every sector.
Government & Public Sector
$40K – $150K+
As the state capital, Raleigh hosts NC state government, the General Assembly, and numerous federal agencies. Stable employment with strong benefits.
Companies That Call Raleigh Home
The headquarters and operations driving Raleigh\'s economic strength.
IBM
Technology
10,000+Cisco Systems
Technology
5,000+Red Hat
Technology
3,000+Epic Games
Gaming/Tech
5,000+Duke Health
Healthcare
20,000+UNC Health
Healthcare
15,000+WakeMed
Healthcare
10,000+NC State University
Education
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