Metro profile · CBSA 38240
Healthcare wages in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC
20 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
45
Across 20 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Pinehurst-Southern Pines
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
20 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $338,170 | $323,798 | 52 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,150 | $41,316 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $124,520 | $119,228 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $61,730 | $59,106 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $132,170 | $126,553 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $126,190 | $120,827 | 46 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $43,530 | $41,680 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $131,770 | $126,170 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $62,350 | $59,700 | 45 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $94,400 | $90,388 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $38,130 | $36,509 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $81,520 | $78,055 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $84,520 | $80,928 | 44 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $56,510 | $54,108 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $36,930 | $35,360 | 44 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $28,850 | $27,624 | 43 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $81,450 | $77,988 | 43 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $64,700 | $61,950 | 43 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $35,930 | $34,403 | 43 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $79,240 | $75,872 | 43 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Pinehurst-Southern Pines
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.