State profile · NC
Healthcare wages in North Carolina
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 56 healthcare occupations in North Carolina.
State tax (avg)
4.3%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
94
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
69
Across 56 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$398,410
- Dermatologists$367,350
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$339,350
- Neurologists$325,550
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$323,630
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Dietetic Technicians$31,010
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,240
- Physical Therapist Aides$34,760
- Nursing Assistants$38,460
- Orderlies$38,680
Every healthcare occupation in North Carolina
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
56 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy Aides | support | $66,190 | $63,377 | 84 |
| Neurologists | physician | $325,550 | $311,714 | 76 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $207,000 | $198,203 | 74 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $289,780 | $277,464 | 73 |
| Dermatologists | physician | $367,350 | $351,738 | 73 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $50,380 | $48,239 | 71 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $67,540 | $64,670 | 70 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $260,330 | $249,266 | 70 |
| Paramedics | allied | $44,250 | $42,369 | 70 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $45,140 | $43,222 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $129,240 | $123,747 | 70 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $339,350 | $324,928 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $34,760 | $33,283 | 70 |
| Orderlies | support | $38,680 | $37,036 | 70 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $45,150 | $43,231 | 70 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | physician | $225,990 | $216,385 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $138,860 | $132,958 | 70 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,620 | $45,596 | 70 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $63,270 | $60,581 | 70 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $43,330 | $41,488 | 69 |
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $398,410 | $381,478 | 69 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $129,360 | $123,862 | 69 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $224,610 | $215,064 | 69 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $126,040 | $120,683 | 69 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $128,990 | $123,508 | 69 |
| Audiologists | allied | $88,920 | $85,141 | 69 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $92,940 | $88,990 | 69 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,910 | $95,664 | 69 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $99,250 | $95,032 | 69 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $80,090 | $76,686 | 69 |
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