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Average salary by job family in Pinehurst
| Management | $117,120 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $99,330 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $95,840 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $86,740 |
| Legal | $82,420 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,890 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $80,170 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,770 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $57,050 |
| Community and Social Service | $52,870 |
| Construction and Extraction | $50,810 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $49,310 |
| Protective Service | $46,520 |
| Sales and Related | $43,550 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $43,200 |
| Production | $39,430 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,080 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $37,970 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,300 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $33,810 |
| Personal Care and Service | $32,800 |
Highest-paying jobs in Pinehurst
- Physicians, All Other$305,140
- Natural Sciences Managers$169,500
- Financial Managers$160,830
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$147,930
- Marketing Managers$143,170
- Human Resources Managers$139,340
- Physician Assistants$135,670
- Sales Managers$135,070
- Managers, All Other$134,950
- Pharmacists$134,080
Most common jobs in Pinehurst and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 1,510 | $85,000 | $81,520 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,370 | $32,470 | $30,020 |
| Cashiers | 1,090 | $28,290 | $27,710 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,040 | $38,240 | $34,080 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 970 | $40,790 | $37,920 |
| Nursing Assistants | 950 | $36,830 | $36,930 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 950 | $34,480 | $31,210 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 880 | $27,860 | $27,200 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 750 | $35,810 | $35,590 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 730 | $26,140 | $26,610 |
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Cost of living in Pinehurst
Prices in the Pinehurst area are 12% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $55,140 therefore buys what $62,421 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $415,936, 5.0 times the median household income of $82,837.
$415,936typical home value
$82,837median household income
88.3BEA price parity
102,840metro population
Take-home pay in Pinehurst
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $31,210 | $26,521 | $2,210 |
| Median wage | $42,920 | $35,463 | $2,955 |
| Average wage | $55,140 | $44,793 | $3,733 |
| 75th percentile wage | $62,150 | $50,146 | $4,179 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Pinehurst
Management16 jobs
- Natural Sciences Managers$170K
- Financial Managers$161K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$148K
- Marketing Managers$143K
- Human Resources Managers$139K
- Sales Managers$135K
- Managers, All Other$135K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$126K
- Construction Managers$123K
- General and Operations Managers$114K
- Administrative Services Managers$110K
- Industrial Production Managers$105K
- Facilities Managers$102K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$97K
- Food Service Managers$77K
- Social and Community Service Managers$76K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical18 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$305K
- Physician Assistants$136K
- Pharmacists$134K
- Veterinarians$132K
- Nurse Practitioners$128K
- Physical Therapists$93K
- Dental Hygienists$92K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$91K
- Registered Nurses$85K
- Occupational Therapists$83K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$82K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Surgical Technologists$56K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$53K
- Medical Records Specialists$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$41K
Computer and Mathematical9 jobs
- Software Developers$122K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$113K
- Computer Network Architects$112K
- Data Scientists$106K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$101K
- Computer Systems Analysts$98K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$57K
- Computer User Support Specialists$54K
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
Legal2 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$123K
- Project Management Specialists$102K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$88K
- Management Analysts$86K
- Loan Officers$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Fundraisers$74K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73K
- Cost Estimators$69K
- Compliance Officers$68K
- Human Resources Specialists$68K
- Training and Development Specialists$67K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media4 jobs
Community and Social Service6 jobs
Construction and Extraction11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$65K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52K
- Electricians$51K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51K
- Carpenters$49K
- Construction Laborers$46K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$45K
- Pipelayers$44K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$43K
- Helpers--Electricians$40K
Educational Instruction and Library11 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$69K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$59K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$54K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$52K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$51K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$51K
- Tutors$38K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$33K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
Protective Service6 jobs
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$90K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$70K
- Insurance Sales Agents$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$40K
- Parts Salespersons$39K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$28K
Office and Administrative Support22 jobs
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$53K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$49K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$48K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$45K
- Tellers$43K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Office Clerks, General$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Customer Service Representatives$38K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
Production9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59K
- Machinists$56K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$39K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37K
- Production Workers, All Other$36K
- Bakers$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
- Sewing Machine Operators$30K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$55K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Light Truck Drivers$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38K
- Bus Drivers, School$37K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$37K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34K
- Driver/Sales Workers$34K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$32K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$28K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Bartenders$43K
- Waiters and Waitresses$38K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Food Preparation Workers$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$26K
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Skincare Specialists$45K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Concierges$32K
- Animal Caretakers$31K
- Childcare Workers$29K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
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Salary in Pinehurst: questions
What is a good salary in Pinehurst?
Half of all workers in the Pinehurst metro earn less than $42,920 and the average is $55,140. Earning more than $62,150 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Pinehurst to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $61,632, because prices here are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Pinehurst?
Physicians, All Other ($305,140), Natural Sciences Managers ($169,500), Financial Managers ($160,830).
What is the average salary in Southern Pines?
Southern Pines is part of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metro area, where the average salary is $55,140 a year and the median $42,920. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Southern Pines, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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 Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (38240), all occupations and 199 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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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