Careers in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC
Part of North Carolina.
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC’s regional price level is below the national average (index 88.336, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 3.2% · 44,903 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Physicians, All Other$338,170
- 2Natural Sciences Managers$168,850
- 3Marketing Managers$148,630
- 4Financial Managers$146,830
- 5Computer and Information Systems Managers$137,460
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Registered Nurses1,510 employed
- 2Retail Salespersons1,370 employed
- 3Cashiers1,090 employed
- 4Waiters and Waitresses1,040 employed
- 5Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants970 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Amusement and Recreation Attendants5.81× national avg
- 2Nurse Anesthetists5.13× national avg
- 3Helpers--Electricians5.04× national avg
- 4Sewing Machine Operators4.55× national avg
- 5Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other4.30× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Physicians, All Other$382,822
- 2Natural Sciences Managers$191,145
- 3Marketing Managers$168,255
- 4Financial Managers$166,218
- 5Computer and Information Systems Managers$155,610
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see North Carolina state page.