Pediatricians, General Salary in North Carolina

Pediatricians, general in North Carolina earn the most in Charlotte (average $233,870 a year) and the least in Winston-Salem ($122,500), across the 4 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pediatricians, general average at $183,450 and the median at $183,550 for 740 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $212,110.

Pediatricians, General average salary by city in North Carolina

Charlotte$233,870
Raleigh$202,620
Asheville$173,700
Winston-Salem$122,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlotte	$233,870	$217,670	$157,310	$163,770	97
Raleigh	$202,620	$214,680	$175,200	$143,281	98
Asheville	$173,700	$170,140	$132,420	$123,568	97
Winston-Salem	$122,500	$124,200	$94,460	$90,616	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pediatricians, General salary in other states

Pediatricians, General salary by city and state

More about pay in North Carolina

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1221.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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