Software Developers Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $100,040 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.10
10th percentile $59,160
90th percentile $196,600
Employed locally 80
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,160
    25th
    $76,040
    50th (median)
    $100,040
    75th
    $130,630
    90th
    $196,600

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 172% Median Software Developers salary is 72% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $149,010
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $140,820
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $132,100
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $132,010
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $131,980

    Related occupations in Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,830
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $76,130
    Computer Systems Analysts $78,250
    Computer Occupations, All Other $80,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Goldsboro, NC is $48.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.28 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Goldsboro, NC is 24.8% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $59,160 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,040.