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Physician Jobs in North Carolina

Across 477 live Physician listings in North Carolina, median advertised pay is $300K (75th percentile $380K), based on the 143 that state a salary; North Carolina ranks 51st of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Grace Federal Solutions (26), WakeMed Health & Hospitals (25), Duke Health (21).

Updated today477+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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These 143 roles pay ~$300k median with 6.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

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How North Carolina Compares for Physician Pay

North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physician postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised

$242k

Pay rank

#51 of 51

Work-life balance

5.2/10 · #15

Open listings

1142

Physician roles in North Carolina advertise $61k below the $304k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Montana leads at $405k.

Physician median pay and work-life-balance score, North Carolina compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
State	Median pay	vs NC	WLB	Listings
North Carolina (this page)	$242k	—	5.2/10	1142
Montana#1	$405k	+$162k	5.3/10	183
New Hampshire#2	$376k	+$134k	5.2/10	320
Alaska#3	$364k	+$121k	4.8/10	101
Tennesseeborders	$302k	+$60k	5.2/10	811
Georgiaborders	$297k	+$54k	5.1/10	1333
South Carolinaborders	$292k	+$50k	4.5/10	975
Virginiaborders	$292k	+$49k	5.0/10	1495

“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Physician Jobs in North Carolina: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician jobs in north carolina. With 477+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physician Jobs in North Carolina on this page have an average score of 7.5/10, with 100% with no on-call requirements. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician jobs in north carolina, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $106K, trending up 3.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 29,969+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

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A few things worth knowing

About Physician jobs in North Carolina.

How much do physicians earn in North Carolina?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physicians. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid physicians jobs available?

Some physicians roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which physicians jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every physician role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 100% with no on-call. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

What types of employers hire physicians?

Physicians are hired by hospitals, health systems, group practices, telehealth companies, and community clinics. WeekdayDoc lists verified roles across these settings, each screened for work-life balance.

How many physician jobs in north carolina are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 477 physicians positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.