North Carolina, NC · 2026
Physicians Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$254,869
per year
State Median
$242,126
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $263,840
25th %ile
$126,323
Entry
Average
$254,869
State avg
75th %ile
$310,940
Senior
Physicians Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $268,589 | +5% | +5.5% |
| Durham, NC | $262,256 | +3% | +4.3% |
| Charlotte, NC | $260,673 | +2% | +6.2% |
| Greensboro, NC | $249,592 | -2% | +3.9% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $244,843 | -4% | +4.4% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $243,260 | -5% | +4.8% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Physicians salaries stack up across North Carolina cities.