Physicians, Pathologists salary in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
SOC 29-1222 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$272,300
per year in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Middle half
$250,040–$355,830
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Concentration
1.24×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
$272,300
published median
United States
$312,400
12.8% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
25th
36 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: North Carolina ($248,940). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $272,300 median has purchasing power comparable to about $279,076 nationally. Durham-Chapel Hill, NC's BEA regional price parity is 97.6 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Durham-Chapel Hill, NC.
$200,960$425,220
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
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