How much does a physician make in Raleigh?
$354,100a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $170.25 an hour or $29,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $170.25
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $173,500Median: $354,100Highest 10%: $361,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $173,500 | $83.43 | |
| 25th | $265,700 | $127.75 | |
| Median | $354,100 | $170.25 | |
| 75th | $356,200 | $171.23 | |
| 90th | $361,300 | $173.69 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Greensboro, NC | $364,600 |
| Asheville, NC | $360,000 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Raleigh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Physician | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $218,800 |
| Pediatrician | $214,700 |
| Dentist | $207,400 |
| Podiatrist | $185,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $168,900 |
| Optometrist | $163,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Raleigh?
The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $170.25 ($354,100 a year).
Do physicians make more in Raleigh than the national average?
Yes: $354,100 against $265,900 nationally, 33% more.
How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $260,300, so Raleigh pays 36% more.
Where does Raleigh rank for physician pay?
70 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $173,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $361,300 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.