Anesthesiologists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for anesthesiologists is $115.00 an hour ($239,200 a year) or more. About 980 people work in this job there.
That is 39% lower than the U.S. median ($391,490). North Carolina ranks 27th of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for anesthesiologists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $115.00 | $239,200 |
| 25% of workers | $115.00 | $239,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $115.00 | $239,200 |
| 75% of workers | $115.00 | $239,200 |
| 90% of workers | $115.00 | $239,200 |
The government publishes the top figures only as “$239,200 a year or more” ($115 an hour or more), so some figures are shown as at least that amount.
Anesthesiologists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $239,200 | 80 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $239,200 | 400 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for anesthesiologists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,990 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,360 |
| Paramedics | $57,320 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $224,610 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $289,780 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $339,350 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $134,540 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $323,630 |
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