SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Pinehurst
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC · 10 metro areas compared
In Pinehurst, NC the median wage is $43,340.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Pinehurst, NC the median wage is $43,340. That is 8.4% lower than the national median of $47,320. Pay ranges from under $23,040 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,380 to $57,480.
Employment stands at 50, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $47,510. Of the 199 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 126th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,040 | −51.3% |
| 25th | $34,380 | −27.3% |
| Median (50th) | $43,340 | −8.4% |
| 75th | $57,480 | +21.5% |
| 90th | $80,070 | +69.2% |
| Mean | $47,990 | +1.4% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $47,510 | 140 | |
| 2 | Charlotte | $46,440 | 2,290 | |
| 3 | Asheville | $44,890 | 360 | |
| 4 | Wilmington | $43,960 | 300 | |
| 5 | Burlington | $42,280 | 150 | |
| 6 | Raleigh | $42,180 | 1,800 | |
| 7 | Winston-Salem | $41,110 | 560 | |
| 8 | Rocky Mount | $40,360 | — | |
| 9 | Greensboro | $38,660 | 650 | |
| 10 | Greenville | $32,570 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pinehurst run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $43,340 goes as far as $45,960 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,960US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,340 a year, 8.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,040 to $80,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $47,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Pinehurst, NC?
The median annual wage is $43,340, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,320, so pay in Pinehurst, NC is 8.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Pinehurst, NC earns more than $80,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,040 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fayetteville, at $47,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Pinehurst, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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