Top Paying Jobs in Goldsboro, NC
Goldsboro, NC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 10,960 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($309,210), Dentists, General ($193,210), Pharmacists ($139,210). The cost of living index is 88.46 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,244/month.
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Avg. median salary
88.46
Cost of living index
$1,244
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Highest paying careers in Goldsboro
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $309K | $148.66/hr |
| 2 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $193K | $92.89/hr |
| 3 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $139K | $66.93/hr |
| 4 | Financial Managers | Management | $136K | $65.35/hr |
| 5 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $128K | $61.72/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $124K | $59.75/hr |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $123K | $59.11/hr |
| 8 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $115K | $55.29/hr |
| 9 | Lawyers | Legal | $114K | $54.8/hr |
| 10 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $111K | $53.15/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-11.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,244/mo
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