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Average salary by job family in Greensboro
| Management | $132,650 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $106,650 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $102,070 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $99,690 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $95,310 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $84,410 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,090 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $67,150 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $58,020 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,320 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $56,230 |
| Construction and Extraction | $54,270 |
| Sales and Related | $52,820 |
| Protective Service | $51,690 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,300 |
| Production | $46,920 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,120 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,990 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,860 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,240 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,750 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $32,600 |
Highest-paying jobs in Greensboro
- Dermatologists$416,190
- Chief Executives$393,980
- Physicians, All Other$342,000
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$287,040
- Nurse Anesthetists$254,020
- Family Medicine Physicians$205,390
- Dentists, General$188,790
- Financial Managers$179,560
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$175,750
- Marketing Managers$172,960
Most common jobs in Greensboro and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 13,470 | $39,090 | $37,190 |
| Retail Salespersons | 9,510 | $33,840 | $30,750 |
| Cashiers | 7,510 | $29,170 | $28,630 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 7,470 | $37,060 | $35,840 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 7,460 | $43,620 | $41,240 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 6,850 | $27,020 | $27,880 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,790 | $28,490 | $28,200 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,480 | $59,960 | $58,480 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,240 | $90,430 | $82,860 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 5,890 | $44,580 | $41,260 |
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Cost of living in Greensboro
Prices in the Greensboro area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,180 therefore buys what $63,727 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $266,370, 4.2 times the median household income of $63,083.
$266,370typical home value
$63,083median household income
92.9BEA price parity
779,894metro population
Take-home pay in Greensboro
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,370 | $29,697 | $2,475 |
| Median wage | $46,570 | $38,250 | $3,187 |
| Average wage | $59,180 | $47,878 | $3,990 |
| 75th percentile wage | $65,610 | $52,788 | $4,399 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Greensboro
Management32 jobs
- Chief Executives$394K
- Financial Managers$180K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$176K
- Marketing Managers$173K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$166K
- Natural Sciences Managers$162K
- Public Relations Managers$159K
- Sales Managers$154K
- Human Resources Managers$150K
- Managers, All Other$142K
- Fundraising Managers$140K
- Purchasing Managers$138K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$136K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$136K
- Training and Development Managers$133K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$130K
- Industrial Production Managers$129K
- General and Operations Managers$127K
- Administrative Services Managers$118K
- Construction Managers$118K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$117K
- Facilities Managers$116K
- Education Administrators, All Other$113K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$107K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$95K
- Funeral Home Managers$94K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$82K
- Food Service Managers$78K
- Lodging Managers$71K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$64K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical38 jobs
- Dermatologists$416K
- Physicians, All Other$342K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$287K
- Nurse Anesthetists$254K
- Family Medicine Physicians$205K
- Dentists, General$189K
- Veterinarians$139K
- Nurse Practitioners$136K
- Pharmacists$135K
- Physician Assistants$131K
- Chiropractors$103K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$92K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$91K
- Registered Nurses$90K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$86K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$85K
- Dental Hygienists$81K
- Respiratory Therapists$81K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$66K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Opticians, Dispensing$59K
- Surgical Technologists$58K
- Paramedics$57K
- Athletic Trainers$53K
- Surgical Assistants$52K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$52K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Medical Records Specialists$50K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$49K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$48K
- Psychiatric Technicians$47K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Dietetic Technicians$31K
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Software Developers$126K
- Computer Network Architects$119K
- Information Security Analysts$118K
- Computer Systems Analysts$112K
- Data Scientists$111K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$99K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$98K
- Database Administrators$98K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93K
- Web Developers$91K
- Operations Research Analysts$87K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$87K
- Computer Programmers$87K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$74K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
Architecture and Engineering22 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$123K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$120K
- Engineers, All Other$119K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$113K
- Mechanical Engineers$110K
- Materials Engineers$102K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$102K
- Industrial Engineers$98K
- Civil Engineers$97K
- Surveyors$84K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Landscape Architects$80K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$78K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$65K
- Mechanical Drafters$65K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$57K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$158K
- Project Management Specialists$104K
- Financial Examiners$102K
- Financial Risk Specialists$100K
- Management Analysts$94K
- Accountants and Auditors$91K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$89K
- Credit Analysts$89K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$82K
- Labor Relations Specialists$81K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$80K
- Compliance Officers$79K
- Insurance Underwriters$79K
- Logisticians$79K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$78K
- Cost Estimators$77K
- Budget Analysts$76K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$75K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$75K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$73K
- Human Resources Specialists$73K
- Fundraisers$72K
- Loan Officers$70K
- Training and Development Specialists$67K
- Tax Preparers$55K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
Life, Physical, and Social Science17 jobs
- Materials Scientists$111K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$108K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$103K
- Chemists$97K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$95K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$89K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$89K
- Urban and Regional Planners$84K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77K
- School Psychologists$73K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$66K
- Social Science Research Assistants$62K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62K
- Forensic Science Technicians$62K
- Biological Technicians$60K
- Chemical Technicians$59K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$52K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media17 jobs
- Art Directors$100K
- Technical Writers$89K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$88K
- Writers and Authors$78K
- Editors$71K
- Producers and Directors$70K
- Public Relations Specialists$69K
- Fashion Designers$63K
- Interior Designers$62K
- Graphic Designers$60K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$53K
- Coaches and Scouts$50K
- Photographers$49K
- Interpreters and Translators$48K
- Audio and Video Technicians$48K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Floral Designers$36K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair28 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$101K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$72K
- Avionics Technicians$72K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$67K
- Millwrights$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$60K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$55K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$55K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$54K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$47K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$46K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$44K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Marriage and Family Therapists$92K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$63K
- Healthcare Social Workers$61K
- Health Education Specialists$60K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$59K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58K
- Clergy$57K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56K
- Social Workers, All Other$56K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51K
- Community Health Workers$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$44K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$43K
Educational Instruction and Library40 jobs
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Instructional Coordinators$74K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$69K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$60K
- Curators$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$57K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$56K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$56K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$55K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$54K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$54K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$53K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$50K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$48K
- Tutors$47K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$46K
- Library Technicians$44K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$40K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
Construction and Extraction26 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Electricians$57K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Sheet Metal Workers$55K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$53K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$51K
- Carpenters$50K
- Roofers$50K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$50K
- Pipelayers$49K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48K
- Glaziers$48K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$47K
- Tile and Stone Setters$47K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$46K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$46K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$46K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$44K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44K
- Construction Laborers$43K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$43K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
- Helpers--Electricians$42K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$38K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Engineers$117K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$111K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$108K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$100K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$86K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$77K
- Insurance Sales Agents$71K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$59K
- Travel Agents$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Parts Salespersons$39K
- Telemarketers$36K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$35K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$29K
Protective Service15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$77K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$68K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$66K
- Transportation Security Screeners$63K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55K
- Firefighters$50K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$49K
- Security Guards$37K
- School Bus Monitors$33K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$33K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28K
Office and Administrative Support44 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67K
- Postal Service Clerks$66K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$53K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$48K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$47K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$47K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$45K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Tellers$45K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- File Clerks$43K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Bill and Account Collectors$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$36K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
Production63 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$65K
- Tool and Die Makers$61K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$58K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Machinists$53K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$52K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$52K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$51K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$51K
- Upholsterers$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$49K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$47K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$46K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers$45K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$44K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$44K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$42K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Furniture Finishers$42K
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$41K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$41K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$40K
- Production Workers, All Other$40K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$39K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$39K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$37K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$37K
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$35K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
- Sewing Machine Operators$35K
- Bakers$34K
- Food Batchmakers$34K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$34K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
Transportation and Material Moving23 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$138K
- Transportation Inspectors$104K
- Crane and Tower Operators$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$51K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$45K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Bus Drivers, School$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$38K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Parking Attendants$32K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$23K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$72K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$68K
- Massage Therapists$67K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Dental Assistants$50K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Medical Assistants$46K
- Medical Transcriptionists$45K
- Phlebotomists$44K
- Physical Therapist Aides$40K
- Orderlies$40K
- Nursing Assistants$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Psychiatric Aides$36K
- Pharmacy Aides$33K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
Personal Care and Service17 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Skincare Specialists$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$47K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43K
- Residential Advisors$42K
- Funeral Attendants$38K
- Concierges$37K
- Tour and Travel Guides$34K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Animal Caretakers$33K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$33K
- Childcare Workers$31K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Bartenders$39K
- Waiters and Waitresses$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Cooks, Restaurant$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Cooks, Short Order$30K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Cooks, Fast Food$27K
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Salary in Greensboro: questions
What is a good salary in Greensboro?
Half of all workers in the Greensboro metro earn less than $46,570 and the average is $59,180. Earning more than $65,610 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Greensboro to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $65,703, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Greensboro?
Dermatologists ($416,190), Chief Executives ($393,980), Physicians, All Other ($342,000).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Greensboro-High Point, NC (24660), all occupations and 499 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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