How much does a general internal medicine physician make in North Carolina?
$289,800a year
Median yearly pay for general internal medicine physicians in North Carolina. That is $139.32 an hour or $24,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $139.32
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $123,800Median: $289,800Highest 10%: $462,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $123,800 | $59.52 | |
| 25th | $181,300 | $87.14 | |
| Median | $289,800 | $139.32 | |
| 75th | $396,700 | $190.74 | |
| 90th | $462,700 | $222.44 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Winston-Salem, NC | $293,800 |
| Raleigh, NC | $291,100 |
| Charlotte, NC | $289,800 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $243,100 |
| Greensboro, NC | $228,600 |
| Asheville, NC | $225,800 |
| Durham, NC | $214,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for general internal medicine physicians.
| 14. California | $313,900 |
| 15. Alabama | $311,200 |
| 16. Colorado | $300,000 |
| 17. North Carolina | $289,800 |
| 18. Massachusetts | $285,300 |
| 19. South Dakota | $280,500 |
| 20. Texas | $269,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a general internal medicine physician make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $139.32 ($289,800 a year).
Do general internal medicine physicians make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $289,800 against $256,600 nationally, 13% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for general internal medicine physician pay?
North Carolina ranks 17 of 45 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays general internal medicine physicians the most?
Winston-Salem, NC, with a median of $293,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.