North Carolina, NC · 2026
Physicians, Pathologists Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$261,361
per year
State Median
$248,292
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $270,560
25th %ile
$174,932
Entry
Average
$261,361
State avg
75th %ile
$318,860
Senior
Physicians, Pathologists Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $275,430 | +5% | +3.6% |
| Durham, NC | $268,936 | +3% | +2.1% |
| Charlotte, NC | $267,313 | +2% | +6.1% |
| Greensboro, NC | $255,949 | -2% | +2.5% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $251,079 | -4% | +4.4% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $249,456 | -5% | +4.7% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Physicians, Pathologists salaries stack up across North Carolina cities.