General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in North Carolina
The mean pay for a general internal medicine physicians in North Carolina is $268,830/year, per BLS data. Entry-level positions start around $61K. BLS does not publish top-end wages for this occupation because they exceed the reportable ceiling. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average).
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $269K (mean) get you in North Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, North Carolina
Entry-level general internal medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $269K. Top earners bring in N/A or more.
General Internal Medicine Physicians salary by metro in North Carolina
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $231K | -14% | 80 |
| Asheville | $221K | -18% | 300 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $217K | -19% | 210 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $207K | -23% | 90 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $204K | -24% | 170 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do general internal medicine physicians make in North Carolina?
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $268,830 a year for this occupation in North Carolina. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $60,830. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $269K enough to live in North Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $15,242/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 8.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a general internal medicine physicians salary go in North Carolina?
North Carolina has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median general internal medicine physicians salary is worth about $290,125 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do general internal medicine physicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.