SOC 51-9061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — Pinehurst
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Pinehurst, NC is $36,990 per year, 23.8% below the national median of $48,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Pinehurst, NC is $36,990 per year, 23.8% below the national median of $48,570. Pay ranges from under $27,850 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,770 to $43,070.
Employment stands at 60, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Wilmington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $57,840. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 146th of 199 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,850 | −42.7% |
| 25th | $30,770 | −36.6% |
| Median (50th) | $36,990 | −23.8% |
| 75th | $43,070 | −11.3% |
| 90th | $50,550 | +4.1% |
| Mean | $38,570 | −20.6% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington | $57,840 | 370 | |
| 2 | Greenville | $54,820 | 300 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $52,790 | 60 | |
| 4 | Rocky Mount | $49,660 | 440 | |
| 5 | Raleigh | $49,460 | 1,420 | |
| 6 | Durham | $49,390 | 830 | |
| 7 | Asheville | $49,010 | 790 | |
| 8 | Charlotte | $47,670 | 5,060 | |
| 9 | Fayetteville | $47,160 | 310 | |
| 10 | Greensboro | $45,810 | 1,970 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pinehurst run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $36,990 goes as far as $39,226 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,226US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,990 a year, 23.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,850 to $50,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wilmington, at $57,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Pinehurst, NC?
The median annual wage is $36,990, or $17.78 per hour, 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 $48,570, so pay in Pinehurst, NC is 23.8% 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 $50,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,850 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 Wilmington, at $57,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 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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