May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC
194 occupations
Across 194 occupations with published wages in Goldsboro, physicians, all other record the highest median at $309,210 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Goldsboro
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,460 | $29,960 |
| Cashiers | 1,270 | $27,170 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,190 | $38,300 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 1,110 | $22,510 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,000 | $33,850 |
| Registered Nurses | 950 | $82,740 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 760 | $28,070 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 740 | $34,500 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 710 | $34,730 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 640 | $49,240 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.