How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in North Carolina?
$323,600a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina. That is $155.59 an hour or $26,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $155.59
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,510Median: $323,600Highest 10%: $629,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,510 | $36.30 | |
| 25th | $274,500 | $131.96 | |
| Median | $323,600 | $155.59 | |
| 75th | $564,200 | $271.25 | |
| 90th | $629,100 | $302.44 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $572,900 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $478,700 |
| Raleigh, NC | $239,200 |
| Wilmington, NC | $239,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| 21. New Jersey | $341,400 |
| 22. Tennessee | $325,500 |
| 23. Alabama | $324,600 |
| 24. North Carolina | $323,600 |
| 25. Ohio | $323,500 |
| 26. Kansas | $311,600 |
| 27. Arkansas | $262,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $155.59 ($323,600 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $323,600 against $358,600 nationally, 10% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
North Carolina ranks 24 of 38 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays orthopedic surgeons the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $572,900 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.