How much does a physician make in North Carolina?
$248,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in North Carolina. That is $119.68 an hour or $20,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $119.68
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $220,300Median: $248,900Highest 10%: $420,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $220,300 | $105.93 | |
| 25th | $248,900 | $119.68 | |
| Median | $248,900 | $119.68 | |
| 75th | $355,300 | $170.79 | |
| 90th | $420,900 | $202.34 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $272,300 |
| Charlotte, NC | $239,200 |
| Raleigh, NC | $239,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 21. Missouri | $261,800 |
| 22. Mississippi | $261,600 |
| 23. Maryland | $253,700 |
| 24. North Carolina | $248,900 |
| 25. Virginia | $240,800 |
| 26. North Dakota | $239,200 |
| 27. Oregon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $119.68 ($248,900 a year).
Do physicians make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $248,900 against $312,400 nationally, 20% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for physician pay?
North Carolina ranks 24 of 35 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays physicians the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $272,300 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.