How much does a physician make in Raleigh?
$239,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $115.00 an hour or $19,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.00
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 34 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.
| Charlotte, NC | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Raleigh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $354,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,100 |
| Emergency Medicine 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 $115.00 ($239,200 a year).
Do physicians make more in Raleigh than the national average?
No: $239,200 against $312,400 nationally, 23% less.
How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $248,900, so Raleigh pays 4% less.
Where does Raleigh rank for physician pay?
34 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Raleigh?
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.