Nursing Assistants Salary in Goldsboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Goldsboro, NC

Median annual salary $36,550 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $29,270
90th percentile $43,430
Employed locally 660
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,270
    25th
    $34,320
    50th (median)
    $36,550
    75th
    $37,670
    90th
    $43,430

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $45,720
    Anchorage, AK $45,550
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $45,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $43,430

    Related occupations in Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,210
    Medical Assistants$37,190
    Dental Assistants$45,640
    Phlebotomists$38,550
    Physical Therapist Assistants$67,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Goldsboro, NC is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.39 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Goldsboro, NC is 7.5% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,270 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,320.