How much does a physician make in Charlotte?
$239,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $115.00 an hour or $19,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.00
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 43
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $239,200Median: $239,200Highest 10%: $239,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 25th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| Median | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 75th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 90th | $239,200 | $115.00 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Raleigh, NC | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $572,900 |
| Cardiologist | $528,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $353,700 |
| Neurologist | $337,600 |
| Physician | $327,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $277,600 |
| Dermatologist | $276,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Podiatrist | $254,600 |
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 $115.00 ($239,200 a year).
Do physicians make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $239,200 against $312,400 nationally, 23% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $248,900, so Charlotte pays 4% less.
Where does Charlotte rank for physician pay?
29 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $239,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $239,200 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.