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
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Population
Highest paying careers in Goldsboro
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $51K | $24.28/hr |
| 82 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $50K | N/A |
| 83 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Management | $50K | $24.21/hr |
| 84 | Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | Office & Admin | $50K | $24.1/hr |
| 85 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Office & Admin | $50K | $24.05/hr |
| 86 | Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | Community & Social | $50K | $24.03/hr |
| 87 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | Community & Social | $50K | $24.03/hr |
| 88 | Carpenters | Construction & Trades | $50K | $24/hr |
| 89 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Legal | $50K | $23.99/hr |
| 90 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $50K | $23.94/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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