Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric is $155.59 an hour ($323,630 a year). About 560 people work in this job there.

$155.59Median hourly pay

$274,480–$564,210Middle half of workers, yearly

560People in this job in North Carolina

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($358,550). North Carolina ranks 24th of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in North Carolina

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$36.30	$75,510
25% of workers	$131.96	$274,480
Half of workers (median)	$155.59	$323,630
75% of workers	$271.26	$564,210
90% of workers	$302.44	$629,080

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia	$572,910	140
Raleigh-Cary	$239,200	120
Wilmington	$239,200	90

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric

Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 400 openings a year (BLS)

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Registered Nurses	$84,350
Pharmacists	$138,860
Physician Assistants	$129,360

Other job titles for this job

General Orthopedic SurgeonGeneral SurgeonHand SurgeonOrthopaedic SurgeonOrthopedic Hand SurgeonOrthopedic PhysicianOrthopedic Spine SurgeonOrthopedic SurgeonOrthopedic Surgery PhysicianOrthopedic Trauma SurgeonPhysician SurgeonPodiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.