How much do physicians, pathologists make in North Carolina?
What physicians, pathologists earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
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Median pay in North Carolina
$248,940
a year, or $119.69 an hour. That is 20% less than the national median of $312,400.
The middle half of physicians, pathologists in North Carolina earn $248,940 to $355,250.
Pay range in North Carolina
- Bottom 10% earn under
- $220,330
- 25th percentile
- $248,940
- Median
- $248,940
- 75th percentile
- $355,250
- Top 10% earn over
- $420,870
Rank among states
#24 of 35
North Carolina pays physicians, pathologists more than 11 of the other 34 states. Highest: Pennsylvania ($413,370).
Jobs in North Carolina
340
0.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the state, 0.96× the U.S. concentration.
Physician, Pathologists pay in North Carolina cities
Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.
| Area | Pay a year | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $130.92 | 30 | |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $115.00+ | – | |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $115.00+ | – |
States with similar physician, pathologists pay
Mississippi
$261,570
median a year · +5% vs North Carolina
Maryland
$253,670
median a year · +2% vs North Carolina
Virginia
$240,780
median a year · −3% vs North Carolina
North Dakota
$239,200+
median a year · −4% vs North Carolina
Oregon
$239,200+
median a year · −4% vs North Carolina
South Carolina
$236,950
median a year · −5% vs North Carolina
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses
$84,350
median a year · 111,120 jobs
Nursing Assistants
$38,460
median a year · 64,010 jobs
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
$31,240
median a year · 58,880 jobs
Medical Assistants
$45,140
median a year · 23,650 jobs
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
$63,270
median a year · 18,010 jobs
Pharmacy Technicians
$44,530
median a year · 17,260 jobs
Physicians, All Other
$260,330
median a year · 14,080 jobs
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
$60,650
median a year · 13,710 jobs
Dental Assistants
$50,380
median a year · 11,450 jobs
Pharmacists
$138,860
median a year · 11,430 jobs
Nurse Practitioners
$128,990
median a year · 9,800 jobs
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
$74,450
median a year · 9,250 jobs
Questions about physician, pathologists pay in North Carolina
How much does a physician, pathologists make in North Carolina?
Physicians, Pathologists in North Carolina earned a median of $248,940 a year ($119.69 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $312,400. The middle half earned $248,940 to $355,250.
Where in North Carolina do physicians, pathologists earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC at $272,300.
How does North Carolina rank for physician, pathologists pay?
North Carolina ranks #24 of 35 states for physicians, pathologists pay. Pennsylvania pays the most, at $413,370 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.
How many physicians, pathologists work in North Carolina?
About 340 people worked as physicians, pathologists in North Carolina in May 2025, or 0.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the state.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.