SOC 29-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dentists, General — Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Goldsboro, NC comes to $193,210 a year, ahead of the national median of $170,950 by 13.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Goldsboro, NC comes to $193,210 a year, ahead of the national median of $170,950 by 13.0%. Pay ranges from under $111,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $437,750 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $157,340 to $313,120.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.93 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Durham records the highest median at $208,490. Of the 194 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 2nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $111,530 | −34.8% |
| 25th | $157,340 | −8.0% |
| Median (50th) | $193,210 | +13.0% |
| 75th | $313,120 | +83.2% |
| 90th | $437,750 | +156.1% |
| Mean | $226,150 | +32.3% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham | $208,490 | 200 | |
| 2 | Raleigh | $207,380 | 1,000 | |
| 3 | Asheville | $202,630 | 140 | |
| 4 | Fayetteville | $196,470 | 110 | |
| 5 | Hickory | $193,320 | 130 | |
| 6 | Charlotte | $189,220 | 1,140 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $188,850 | 50 | |
| 8 | Wilmington | $185,720 | 220 | |
| 9 | Greenville | $174,990 | 50 | |
| 10 | Winston-Salem | $168,700 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Goldsboro run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $193,210 goes as far as $204,889 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$193,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$204,889US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $193,210 a year, 13.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $111,530 to $437,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Durham, at $208,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dentists, General in Goldsboro, NC?
The median annual wage is $193,210, or $92.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $170,950, so pay in Goldsboro, NC is 13.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Goldsboro, NC earns more than $437,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $111,530 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Durham, at $208,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Goldsboro, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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