SOC 37-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Goldsboro, NC is $48,410 per year, 17.1% below the national median of $58,430.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Goldsboro, NC is $48,410 per year, 17.1% below the national median of $58,430. Pay ranges from under $40,550 at the tenth percentile to more than $65,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,390 to $59,470.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Charlotte leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,980. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 98th of 194 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,550 | −30.6% |
| 25th | $46,390 | −20.6% |
| Median (50th) | $48,410 | −17.1% |
| 75th | $59,470 | +1.8% |
| 90th | $65,310 | +11.8% |
| Mean | $52,020 | −11.0% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | $59,980 | 970 | |
| 2 | Durham | $59,030 | 180 | |
| 3 | Raleigh | $57,950 | 930 | |
| 4 | Asheville | $56,900 | 180 | |
| 5 | Wilmington | $56,600 | 240 | |
| 6 | Fayetteville | $55,990 | 50 | |
| 7 | Burlington | $54,370 | 50 | |
| 8 | Pinehurst | $54,060 | 140 | |
| 9 | Hickory | $53,990 | 100 | |
| 10 | Greensboro | $53,260 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Goldsboro run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $48,410 goes as far as $51,336 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,336US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,410 a year, 17.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,550 to $65,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $59,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Goldsboro, NC?
The median annual wage is $48,410, or $23.27 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 $58,430, so pay in Goldsboro, NC is 17.1% lower. 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 $65,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,550 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 Charlotte, at $59,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 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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