Surgeon Salary in North Carolina
Based on 480+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$398,410
$191.54/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
+5.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$150K – $527K
480 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $149,990 |
| 25th percentile | $328,440 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $398,410 |
| 75th percentile | $468,190 |
| 90th percentile | $526,570 |
Top-Paying Industries for Surgeon (U.S.)
Which industries pay Surgeons the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Surgeons in North Carolina tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $414,010 | 23K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $172,830 | 40 |
| Educational Services | $102,620 | 2K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Surgeon in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (North Carolina) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $398,410 |
| 2026 (projected) | $410,362 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $398,410 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $410,362 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in North Carolina
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $328,440 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $398,410 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $468,190 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $526,570 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in North Carolina
How other high-demand occupations in North Carolina compare to Surgeon ($398,410 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician in NC | $339,350 | -14.8% | $163.15/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in NC | $289,780 | -27.3% | $139.32/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in NC | $224,610 | -43.6% | $107.99/hr |
| Podiatrist in NC | $215,420 | -45.9% | $103.57/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in NC | $215,230 | -46.0% | $103.48/hr |
| Dentist in NC | $207,000 | -48.0% | $99.52/hr |
| Pediatrician in NC | $183,550 | -53.9% | $88.25/hr |
| Psychiatrist in NC | $168,880 | -57.6% | $81.19/hr |
| Optometrist in NC | $161,560 | -59.4% | $77.67/hr |
| Pharmacist in NC | $138,860 | -65.1% | $66.76/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in NC | $134,540 | -66.2% | $64.68/hr |
| Physician Assistant in NC | $129,360 | -67.5% | $62.19/hr |