Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Goldsboro
194 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Goldsboro belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $309,210 per year. The lowest published median is $21,230.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $309,210 | 50 | |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $193,210 | 30 | |
| 3 | Pharmacists | $139,210 | 100 | |
| 4 | Financial Managers | $135,920 | 80 | |
| 5 | Physician Assistants | $128,370 | 60 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,290 | 50 | |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | $122,950 | 90 | |
| 8 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $115,000 | 140 | |
| 9 | Lawyers | $113,980 | 70 | |
| 10 | Industrial Production Managers | $110,560 | 90 | |
| 11 | Managers, All Other | $107,540 | 90 | |
| 12 | Facilities Managers | $104,220 | 30 | |
| 13 | Mechanical Engineers | $101,800 | 30 | |
| 14 | Electrical Engineers | $101,260 | 50 | |
| 15 | Construction Managers | $99,250 | 120 | |
| 16 | Sales Managers | $98,340 | 90 | |
| 17 | Industrial Engineers | $97,220 | 50 | |
| 18 | Software Developers | $96,140 | 50 | |
| 19 | Physical Therapists | $89,210 | 50 | |
| 20 | Project Management Specialists | $88,780 | 160 | |
| 21 | Occupational Therapists | $86,870 | 30 | |
| 22 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $85,900 | 40 | |
| 23 | Dental Hygienists | $83,350 | 70 | |
| 24 | Registered Nurses | $82,740 | 950 | |
| 25 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $81,970 | 40 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,230 | 100 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,510 | 1,110 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,620 | 100 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,330 | 120 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $26,560 | 100 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $26,920 | 60 |
| Cashiers | $27,170 | 1,270 |
| Dishwashers | $27,400 | 100 |
| Bartenders | $27,740 | 130 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,070 | 760 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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