How much does a pediatrician make in North Carolina?
$183,600a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in North Carolina. That is $88.25 an hour or $15,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $88.25
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,220Median: $183,600Highest 10%: $297,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,220 | $40.97 | |
| 25th | $125,500 | $60.32 | |
| Median | $183,600 | $88.25 | |
| 75th | $216,300 | $103.97 | |
| 90th | $297,200 | $142.89 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $217,700 |
| Raleigh, NC | $214,700 |
| Asheville, NC | $170,100 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $124,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pediatricians.
| 34. Colorado | $196,400 |
| 35. Virginia | $195,900 |
| 36. Mississippi | $183,700 |
| 37. North Carolina | $183,600 |
| 38. Florida | $182,000 |
| 39. Maryland | $181,600 |
| 40. Indiana | $177,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $88.25 ($183,600 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $183,600 against $210,000 nationally, 13% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for pediatrician pay?
North Carolina ranks 37 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays pediatricians the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $217,700 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.