Anesthesiologist salary in North Carolina
What anesthesiologists earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$239,200+$115.00+ per hour
vs U.S.−39%U.S. median $391,490
Middle half earn$239,200+ – $239,200+Top 10%: $239,200++
Jobs9800.80× the U.S. concentration
Anesthesiologist pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 400 |
| Asheville, NC | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 80 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $500,990 | $240.86 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Anesthesiologist pay in similar states
Alaska · $239,200+ Arizona · $239,200+ Iowa · $239,200+ Maine · $239,200+ Missouri · $239,200+ Montana · $239,200+
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does an anesthesiologist make in North Carolina?
Anesthesiologists in North Carolina earned a median of $239,200+ a year ($115.00+ an hour) in May 2025, 39% less than the national median of $391,490. The middle half earned $239,200+ to $239,200+.
Where in North Carolina do anesthesiologists earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $500,990.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.