Physicians, All Other pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $326,080 or more. The middle half of other physicians in Durham earn between $69,090 and $219,620.
- $68K10th
- $69K25th
- $78KMedian
- $220K75th
- $326K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $145,740 | $12,145 | $70.07 |
| Median | $78,370 | $6,531 | $37.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,090 | $5,758 | $33.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $219,620 | $18,302 | $105.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, All Other pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other physicians in Durham earn 41% less than the North Carolina average ($247,750) and 44% less than the U.S. average ($262,040). At the median the gap is -71% against the U.S. median of $265,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $145,740 | $78,370 | $68,420 | $326,080 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $247,750 | $260,330 | $66,740 | $424,760 | 14,080 |
| United States | $262,040 | $265,930 | $69,170 | $452,360 | 342,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physicians, All Other salary after taxes in Durham
On the average salary of $145,740, a single filer in Durham takes home about $105,573 a year, or $8,798 a month and $4,060 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for other physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $145,740 buys what about $149,367 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 13th of 14 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Greensboro pays the most ($342,000).
- Greensboro$342,000
- Rocky Mount$324,070
- Jacksonville$319,840
- Asheville$316,270
- Charlotte$312,760
- Raleigh$310,620
- Burlington$308,730
- Pinehurst$305,140
- Goldsboro$294,520
- Durham$145,740
Highest-paying cities for other physicians
Chattanooga, TN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($431,890).
- Chattanooga, TN$431,890
- Appleton, WI$407,640
- Bismarck, ND$401,550
- Mansfield, OH$399,730
- Texarkana, TX$392,990
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Physicians, All Other salary in Durham: questions
How much do other physicians make an hour in Durham?
$70.07 an hour on average, and $37.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physicians salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physicians take-home pay in Durham?
About $105,573 a year ($8,798 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $145,740.
Do other physicians earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 44% less than the U.S. average for this job ($262,040).
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 29-1229; area Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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