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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.

$75K
Avg. median salary
88.46
Cost of living index
$1,244
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Goldsboro

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
71Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersCommunity & Social$56K$26.76/hr
72Information and Record Clerks, All OtherOffice & Admin$56K$26.75/hr
73Child, Family, and School Social WorkersCommunity & Social$55K$26.34/hr
74Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsRepair & Maintenance$54K$25.95/hr
75Computer User Support SpecialistsTechnology$52K$25.18/hr
76Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationEducation$52KN/A
77Instructional CoordinatorsEducation$52K$25/hr
78Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersRepair & Maintenance$52K$24.78/hr
79Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersConstruction & Trades$51K$24.64/hr
80ElectriciansConstruction & Trades$51K$24.63/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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