Cost of hiring in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC
Medical Administrative Assistant is the largest of these 14 jobs in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, with about 970 people1. Medians run from $32,330 a year for virtual receptionists to $95,280 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Pinehurst-Southern Pines
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | -6.9% | 210 | |
| Bookkeeper | -8.9% | 410 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -9.0% | 30 | |
| Accountant | -9.5% | 370 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -10.3% | 370 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -14.9% | 200 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -17.4% | 970 | |
| Recruiter | -17.8% | 220 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -18.2% | 300 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -18.6% | 160 | |
| Office Manager | -20.1% | 300 | |
| Paralegal | -21.4% | 120 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -22.7% | 670 | |
| Executive Assistant | -28.3% | n/a |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $37,920 median for medical administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $48,929 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Pinehurst-Southern Pines against the US
Pinehurst-Southern Pines pays below the US median for all 14 roles. The gap is smallest for project coordinators (-6.9%) and bookkeepers (-8.9%) and largest for executive assistants (-28.3%). The middle gap across all 14 is -17.6%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for project coordinators, #209 of 518 areas by median pay; its lowest is for customer support specialists, #510 of 520.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Pinehurst-Southern Pines has more medical administrative assistants (22.4% of these jobs here, against 6.4% nationally), and fewer marketing specialists (3.7% against 6.0%) and project coordinators (4.8% against 7.1%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Johnstown, PA is nearest, at -17.6%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | -17.6% (this area) | 14 | 4,330 |
| Johnstown, PA | -17.6% | 15 | 3,870 |
| Daphne-Fairhope, AL | -17.7% | 16 | 8,510 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | -17.7% | 17 | 12,820 |
| Cleveland, TN | -17.7% | 15 | 3,610 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | -17.8% | 14 | 3,760 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Pinehurst-Southern Pines span $34,660–$132,590, the widest band (3.8×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $33,600–$46,590. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 9 of 14 roles, executive assistants most ($50,560–$109,850 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, paralegals and 5 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($71,700 against a $57,260 median for sales development representatives).
Pinehurst-Southern Pines against North Carolina
Against North Carolina as a whole, Pinehurst-Southern Pines pays less for every one of the 14 roles with a statewide figure. It comes closest for bookkeepers (-3.7%) and is furthest below for executive assistants (-21.7%). Its best rank within North Carolina is #6 of 18 areas, for project coordinators.
Other areas in North Carolina
By jobs in these roles, Pinehurst-Southern Pines is #17 of 18 areas in North Carolina. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Wilmington to Goldsboro.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | 19,910 | 17 |
| Asheville, NC | 18,810 | 17 |
| Central North Carolina (Nonmetro) | 17,340 | 17 |
| Hickory-Lenoir, NC | 12,690 | 17 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 11,520 | 17 |
| Greenville, NC | 7,660 | 16 |
| Burlington, NC | 5,960 | 15 |
| Jacksonville, NC | 5,050 | 16 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 4,480 | 17 |
| Goldsboro, NC | 3,320 | 14 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Pinehurst-Southern Pines?
Of the 14 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $95,280 a year, about $122,942 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $32,330.
Is hiring in Pinehurst-Southern Pines cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 14 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for executive assistants (-28.3%).
Sources
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