How much does a physician make in Charlotte?
$327,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $157.23 an hour or $27,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $157.23
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 2,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,580Median: $327,000Highest 10%: $452,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,580 | $35.86 | |
| 25th | $216,400 | $104.04 | |
| Median | $327,000 | $157.23 | |
| 75th | $413,000 | $198.54 | |
| 90th | $452,900 | $217.72 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Greensboro, NC | $364,600 |
| Asheville, NC | $360,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $354,100 |
| Burlington, NC | $350,100 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $338,200 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $333,000 |
| Hickory, NC | $313,500 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $309,200 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $282,100 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $266,300 |
| Wilmington, NC | $253,000 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $239,200 |
| Durham, NC | $78,370 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $74,700 |
| Greenville, NC | $65,890 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $572,900 |
| Cardiologist | $528,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $353,700 |
| Neurologist | $337,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $277,600 |
| Dermatologist | $276,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Podiatrist | $254,600 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $157.23 ($327,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $327,000 against $265,900 nationally, 23% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $260,300, so Charlotte pays 26% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for physician pay?
105 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $452,900 or more.
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.