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Physicians, Pathologists Salary in North Carolina
Physicians, Pathologists in North Carolina earn a median $248,940 a year, 20% below the U.S. median.
- Median in NC
- $248,940 a year
- U.S. median
- $312,400 a year
- Employment
- 340
- Location quotient
- 0.96
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in North Carolina
- Median (50%)
- $248,940 · $119.69 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $285,200 · $137.12 an hour (estimate error ±9.9%)
- 10th percentile
- $220,330 · $105.93 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $248,940 · $119.68 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $355,250 · $170.79 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $420,870 · $202.34 an hour
- Employment
- 340 (estimate error ±49.2%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.07
- Location quotient
- 0.96 (1.00 = national share)
Physicians, Pathologists pay by metro area in North Carolina
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $272,300 | 30 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $239,200 or more | Not reported |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $239,200 or more | Not reported |
H-1B filings for physicians, pathologists in North Carolina
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
3 certified filings with a median offered wage of $250,000.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do physicians, pathologists make in North Carolina?
- The median wage for physicians, pathologists in North Carolina is $248,940 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 340 jobs in the state.
- Where in North Carolina do physicians, pathologists earn the most?
- Durham-Chapel Hill, NC has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $272,300 a year.