How much does a surgeon make in North Carolina?
$398,400a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in North Carolina. That is $191.54 an hour or $33,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $191.54
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $150,000Median: $398,400Highest 10%: $526,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $150,000 | $72.11 | |
| 25th | $328,400 | $157.90 | |
| Median | $398,400 | $191.54 | |
| 75th | $468,200 | $225.09 | |
| 90th | $526,600 | $253.16 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $252,100 |
| Charlotte, NC | $239,200 |
| Wilmington, NC | $239,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgeons.
| 15. Arizona | $416,000 |
| 16. Michigan | $412,500 |
| 17. New York | $410,400 |
| 18. North Carolina | $398,400 |
| 19. Wyoming | $387,900 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $387,200 |
| 21. Tennessee | $373,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $191.54 ($398,400 a year).
Do surgeons make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $398,400 against $414,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for surgeon pay?
North Carolina ranks 18 of 47 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays surgeons the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $252,100 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.