Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric salary in North Carolina
What orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$323,630$155.59 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $358,550
Middle half earn$274,480 – $564,210Top 10%: $629,080+
Jobs5601.24× the U.S. concentration
Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric 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 | $572,910 | $275.44 | 140 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 120 |
| Wilmington, NC | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 90 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $478,700 | $230.15 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $354,020 New Jersey · $341,430 Tennessee · $325,520 Alabama · $324,570 Ohio · $323,480 Kansas · $311,630
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 orthopedic surgeon, except pediatric make in North Carolina?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in North Carolina earned a median of $323,630 a year ($155.59 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $358,550. The middle half earned $274,480 to $564,210.
Where in North Carolina do orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $572,910.
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.