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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $60K | $28.85/hr |
| 62 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $60K | $28.75/hr |
| 63 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $60K | $28.74/hr |
| 64 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $59K | $28.55/hr |
| 65 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $59K | $28.42/hr |
| 66 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | Repair & Maintenance | $59K | $28.2/hr |
| 67 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | Transportation | $58K | $28.03/hr |
| 68 | Insurance Underwriters | Business & Finance | $58K | $27.94/hr |
| 69 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $57K | $27.63/hr |
| 70 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $57K | $27.4/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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