Registered Nurses Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $79,910 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.42
10th percentile $66,600
90th percentile $100,980
Employed locally 1,020
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,600
    25th
    $69,340
    50th (median)
    $79,910
    75th
    $99,180
    90th
    $100,980

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 138% Median Registered Nurses salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $127,980
    Anchorage, AK $110,690
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,390
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $97,640
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $97,220

    Related occupations in Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,120
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,720
    Pharmacists$129,010
    Dental Hygienists$79,250
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$43,510
    Nurse Practitioners$106,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Goldsboro, NC is $38.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.35 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Goldsboro, NC is 14.6% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $66,600 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,340.