SOC 35-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Waiters and Waitresses — Pinehurst
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC · 10 metro areas compared
At $34,080, median pay for Waiters and Waitresses in Pinehurst, NC tracks the national median of $35,230 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,080, median pay for Waiters and Waitresses in Pinehurst, NC tracks the national median of $35,230 closely. Pay ranges from under $16,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $21,190 to $47,190.
Employment stands at 1,040, or 24.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Charlotte records the highest median at $36,430. Of the 199 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 165th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,580 | −52.9% |
| 25th | $21,190 | −39.9% |
| Median (50th) | $34,080 | −3.3% |
| 75th | $47,190 | +33.9% |
| 90th | $61,540 | +74.7% |
| Mean | $38,240 | +8.5% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | $36,430 | 19,990 | |
| 2 | Durham | $35,230 | 3,560 | |
| 3 | Raleigh | $34,860 | 10,290 | |
| 4 | Asheville | $34,450 | 3,250 | |
| 5 | Wilmington | $30,610 | 4,920 | |
| 6 | Greensboro | $30,060 | 5,210 | |
| 7 | Winston-Salem | $29,550 | 3,940 | |
| 8 | Fayetteville | $29,520 | 1,980 | |
| 9 | Burlington | $29,330 | 1,100 | |
| 10 | Hickory | $29,310 | 2,000 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pinehurst run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $34,080 goes as far as $36,140 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,140US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,080 a year, 3.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $16,580 to $61,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,040 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $36,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Pinehurst, NC?
The median annual wage is $34,080, or $16.38 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 $35,230, so pay in Pinehurst, NC is 3.3% 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 $61,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $16,580 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 Charlotte, at $36,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,040 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.
Explore related data