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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $73K | $35.01/hr |
| 42 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.77/hr |
| 43 | Food Service Managers | Management | $71K | $34.15/hr |
| 44 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.83/hr |
| 45 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $69K | $33.28/hr |
| 46 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $69K | $33.24/hr |
| 47 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.39/hr |
| 48 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $67K | $32.34/hr |
| 49 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $67K | $32.23/hr |
| 50 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.05/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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