What surgeons, all other earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
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+ | 80 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $252,140 | $121.22 | 30 |
| Wilmington, NC | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – |
Surgeons, All Other in North Carolina earned a median of $398,410 a year ($191.54 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $414,010. The middle half earned $328,440 to $468,190.
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $252,140.
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.