Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Pinehurst, NC

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

Median annual salary $29,210 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.04
10th percentile $16,690
90th percentile $69,090
Employed locally 1,020
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,690
    25th
    $18,200
    50th (median)
    $29,210
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $69,090

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 35% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 65% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $38,120
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $37,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $37,360
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $36,910
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $36,590
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $36,290

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,160
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,030
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,380
    Food Preparation Workers $28,080
    Bartenders $33,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Pinehurst?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Pinehurst, NC is $14.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.59 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Pinehurst, NC is 13.5% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,690 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,200.