Salary guide, May 2025
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) pay in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC was $35,280 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $29,880 and $41,410.
The Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC median is $4,830 below the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $29,060 | $29,880 | $35,280 | $41,410 | $44,350 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.97 | $14.36 | $16.96 | $19.91 | $21.32 |
BLS estimated 110 workers employed in this occupation in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC. Location quotient: 1.58.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) median is $35,280. The all-occupations median in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC is $42,920. Ratio: 0.82 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.58 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $28,940 | $28,940 | $35,150 |
| May 2025 | $29,880 | $35,280 | $41,410 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NC | $35,140 | $29,260 to $37,730 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $36,710 | $31,060 to $44,400 |
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