Nursing Assistants Salary in Goldsboro, NC
In Goldsboro, NC, nursing assistants earn $36,550 at the median — $17.57 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $43K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.46), which stretches that salary to about $41,318 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,244/month — about 49% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $37K get you in Goldsboro?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Goldsboro’s Regional Price Parity (88.46). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Goldsboro, NC
Entry-level nursing assistants (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $43K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.
Nursing Assistants pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $48K | +22% | 12,800 |
| Washington | $48K | +22% | 28,080 |
| New York | $47K | +20% | 85,310 |
| District of Columbia | $47K | +19% | 2,550 |
| California | $46K | +17% | 102,380 |
| New Hampshire | $46K | +16% | 7,190 |
| Alaska | $46K | +16% | 1,660 |
| Maine | $46K | +15% | 8,590 |
| Minnesota | $46K | +15% | 26,970 |
| Massachusetts | $45K | +15% | 38,280 |
| Nevada | $45K | +14% | 8,670 |
| New Jersey | $45K | +14% | 31,310 |
| Hawaii | $45K | +13% | 4,620 |
| Illinois | $45K | +13% | 64,660 |
| Connecticut | $45K | +13% | 21,390 |
| North Dakota | $44K | +12% | 6,920 |
| Rhode Island | $44K | +12% | 8,450 |
| Vermont | $44K | +10% | 3,140 |
| Wisconsin | $43K | +9% | 27,480 |
| Arizona | $42K | +6% | 17,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $41K | +4% | 65,410 |
| Maryland | $40K | +1% | 24,230 |
| Montana | $39K | -1% | 4,800 |
| Delaware | $39K | -1% | 5,660 |
| Michigan | $39K | -2% | 40,230 |
| Virginia | $39K | -2% | 42,760 |
| Iowa | $39K | -2% | 22,970 |
| Nebraska | $39K | -2% | 16,490 |
| Ohio | $39K | -2% | 62,360 |
| Utah | $39K | -3% | 12,350 |
| Wyoming | $38K | -3% | 2,680 |
| South Dakota | $38K | -4% | 6,520 |
| North Carolina | $38K | -5% | 61,280 |
| Idaho | $38K | -5% | 7,340 |
| Indiana | $37K | -6% | 31,240 |
| Kentucky | $37K | -6% | 22,910 |
| Missouri | $37K | -6% | 32,650 |
| New Mexico | $37K | -6% | 4,600 |
| Kansas | $37K | -7% | 23,950 |
| Florida | $37K | -7% | 91,280 |
| Tennessee | $37K | -7% | 23,030 |
| Georgia | $37K | -7% | 42,460 |
| Texas | $36K | -8% | 87,050 |
| South Carolina | $36K | -8% | 21,000 |
| West Virginia | $36K | -8% | 8,860 |
| Oklahoma | $35K | -11% | 19,860 |
| Alabama | $32K | -18% | 24,560 |
| Arkansas | $32K | -19% | 17,620 |
| Mississippi | $30K | -23% | 13,130 |
| Louisiana | $30K | -24% | 20,550 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do nursing assistants make in Goldsboro, NC?
The median is $36,550 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,270, and experienced nursing assistants can clear $43,430. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $37K enough to live in Goldsboro?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,480/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,244/month, which eats 50.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a nursing assistants salary go in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro has a Regional Price Parity of 88.46 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nursing assistants salary is worth about $41,318 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do nursing assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.