May 2025 OEWS · North Carolina
Highest-paying jobs in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC
All-occupations median
$42,920
- 10th percentile
- $26,900
- 25th percentile
- $31,210
- Median
- $42,920
- 75th percentile
- $62,150
- 90th percentile
- $97,900
- Mean
- $55,140
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 42,900.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 88.336, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.

Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 240 | $182,880 | $338,170 | $363,150 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 30 | $56,760 | $168,850 | $284,340 |
| Marketing Managers | 30 | $76,760 | $148,630 | $207,460 |
| Financial Managers | 110 | $90,600 | $146,830 | $285,170 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 70 | $82,550 | $137,460 | $214,060 |
| Pharmacists | 90 | $100,270 | $132,170 | $164,590 |
| Physician Assistants | 130 | $100,210 | $131,770 | $161,470 |
| Software Developers | 200 | $75,210 | $130,240 | $162,120 |
| Veterinarians | 50 | $77,130 | $126,190 | $198,980 |
| Managers, All Other | 110 | $65,380 | $124,930 | $222,870 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 110 | $103,710 | $124,520 | $169,870 |
| Human Resources Managers | 30 | $102,370 | $124,300 | $193,440 |
| Computer Network Architects | 60 | $71,640 | $116,420 | $145,570 |
| Construction Managers | 100 | $71,870 | $109,230 | $178,690 |
| Sales Managers | 90 | $59,910 | $107,810 | $274,940 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 150 | $63,730 | $106,850 | $214,930 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 70 | $57,260 | $106,200 | $179,340 |
| Lawyers | 80 | $61,060 | $105,510 | $195,610 |
| Data Scientists | 40 | $58,100 | $102,740 | $130,820 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 40 | $73,070 | $101,140 | $131,190 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 70 | $42,530 | $101,040 | $228,360 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 40 | $50,550 | $100,450 | $159,750 |
| Administrative Services Managers | 50 | $52,940 | $99,990 | $183,330 |
| Facilities Managers | 40 | $51,430 | $98,250 | $150,880 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 30 | $66,870 | $96,180 | $131,740 |
| Dental Hygienists | 70 | $65,040 | $95,900 | $100,470 |
| Civil Engineers | 60 | $70,890 | $95,800 | $149,330 |
| Project Management Specialists | 210 | $58,220 | $95,280 | $155,480 |
| General and Operations Managers | 500 | $47,700 | $94,400 | $204,550 |
| Physical Therapists | 100 | $75,230 | $94,400 | $121,870 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 80 | $64,650 | $92,370 | $123,010 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 160 | $62,060 | $90,260 | $136,330 |
| Industrial Engineers | 30 | $60,430 | $87,170 | $157,360 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 40 | $74,080 | $84,520 | $99,210 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,510 | $66,360 | $81,520 | $100,790 |
| Occupational Therapists | 50 | $59,550 | $81,450 | $99,320 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 90 | $57,870 | $79,240 | $119,650 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 100 | $47,620 | $78,330 | $117,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 80 | $50,360 | $77,260 | $154,120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 200 | $48,210 | $76,640 | $114,900 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC is $42,920. Employment is 42,900.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC?
Physicians, All Other has the highest published annual median on this list, $338,170, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC.