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
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Goldsboro
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $50K | $23.9/hr |
| 92 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | Repair & Maintenance | $49K | $23.73/hr |
| 93 | Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | Office & Admin | $49K | $23.71/hr |
| 94 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $49K | N/A |
| 95 | Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $49K | $23.53/hr |
| 96 | Highway Maintenance Workers | Construction & Trades | $49K | $23.5/hr |
| 97 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $49K | $23.41/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | Building & Maintenance | $48K | $23.27/hr |
| 99 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | Production & Manufacturing | $48K | $23.23/hr |
| 100 | Dental Assistants | Healthcare Support | $48K | $23.18/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Goldsboro
Cost of living vs. national average-11.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,244/mo
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