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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Highest paying careers in Goldsboro
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Managers, All Other | Management | $108K | $51.7/hr |
| 12 | Facilities Managers | Management | $104K | $50.11/hr |
| 13 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $48.94/hr |
| 14 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.68/hr |
| 15 | Construction Managers | Management | $99K | $47.72/hr |
| 16 | Sales Managers | Management | $98K | $47.28/hr |
| 17 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.74/hr |
| 18 | Software Developers | Technology | $96K | $46.22/hr |
| 19 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $89K | $42.89/hr |
| 20 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.68/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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