Registered Nurses Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $78,140 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.57
10th percentile $61,900
90th percentile $106,770
Employed locally 1,780
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,900
    25th
    $69,030
    50th (median)
    $78,140
    75th
    $85,920
    90th
    $106,770

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 94% Median Registered Nurses salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $127,980
    Anchorage, AK $110,690
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,390
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $97,640
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $97,220

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicians, All Other $338,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,960
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,330
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,490
    Nurse Practitioners $119,460
    Physical Therapists $91,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Pinehurst?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Pinehurst, NC is $37.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.46 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Pinehurst, NC is 16.5% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $61,900 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,030.