How much does a physician make in North Carolina?
$260,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in North Carolina. That is $125.16 an hour or $21,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $125.16
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,740Median: $260,300Highest 10%: $424,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,740 | $32.09 | |
| 25th | $77,810 | $37.41 | |
| Median | $260,300 | $125.16 | |
| 75th | $361,300 | $173.68 | |
| 90th | $424,800 | $204.21 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Charlotte, NC | $327,000 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 30. Texas | $269,800 |
| 31. Georgia | $266,900 |
| 32. Florida | $262,200 |
| 33. North Carolina | $260,300 |
| 34. Oklahoma | $259,200 |
| 35. West Virginia | $258,000 |
| 36. Nevada | $252,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $125.16 ($260,300 a year).
Do physicians make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $260,300 against $265,900 nationally, 2% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for physician pay?
North Carolina ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays physicians the most?
Greensboro-High Point, NC, with a median of $364,600 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.