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Anesthesiologist Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual in North Carolina
$239,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$239,200.00/hr
▼ 39% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

groups Employed in NC
980
public U.S. Median
$391,490
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$253,589 #27 of 38

Anesthesiologist pay in North Carolina, explained

Anesthesiologists in North Carolina earn a median of $239,200 per year ($239,200.00 per hour), which is 39% below the national median of $391,490. Entry-level workers earn around $239,200, while the most experienced anesthesiologists reach about $239,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Carolina.

Is $239,200 good pay in North Carolina?

Adjusted for North Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $239,200 is worth about $253,589 in national buying power — ranking North Carolina #27 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Anesthesiologist pay by experience in North Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$239,200
$115.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$239,200
$239,200.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$239,200
$115.00/hr

Anesthesiologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NC
North Carolina (here) $239,200 $253,589
Virginia $488,310 $482,978 −$249,110
Tennessee $330,620 $359,878 −$91,420
South Carolina $238,970 $254,904 +$230
Georgia $230,000 $238,854 +$9,200

Anesthesiologist in North Carolina: FAQ

How much do anesthesiologists make in North Carolina?

Anesthesiologists in North Carolina earn a median of $239,200 per year ($239,200.00 per hour), compared with $391,490 nationally.

Does North Carolina pay anesthesiologists well?

At $239,200, North Carolina pays 39% below the national median for anesthesiologists. An estimated 980 work in the state.

Anesthesiologist salary in other states

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