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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $87K | $41.77/hr |
| 22 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $86K | $41.3/hr |
| 23 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $83K | $40.07/hr |
| 24 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $83K | $39.78/hr |
| 25 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $82K | $39.41/hr |
| 26 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $82K | $39.25/hr |
| 27 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $82K | $39.19/hr |
| 28 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $81K | $38.89/hr |
| 29 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $80K | $38.54/hr |
| 30 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $78K | $37.37/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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