North Carolina Median
$88,920
per year
Hourly Rate
$42.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $95,780
State Rank
#37 of 49
450 employed here
How much does an Audiologist make in North Carolina?
Audiologists in North Carolina take home a median of $88,920 annually — roughly $42.75 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $95,780.
Within North Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $70,120 while the top 10% make $131,210 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $76,200 and $110,490 a year.
Audiologist salary range in North Carolina
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $70,120 | $33.71 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $76,200 | $36.63 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $88,920 | $42.75 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $110,490 | $53.12 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $131,210 | $63.08 |
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How North Carolina compares
North Carolina ranks 37th out of 49 states and territories for Audiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Audiologist salary in other states
Nevada $133,110New Jersey $119,230North Dakota $118,750California $114,910Alaska $114,170Hawaii $113,850Connecticut $113,180Oregon $109,560Washington $108,580New Hampshire $105,590Utah $104,450Massachusetts $104,130Wisconsin $102,840District of Columbia $102,500Colorado $102,270Minnesota $102,130Maine $102,060Vermont $101,730New York $100,860Missouri $99,450Georgia $98,470Michigan $97,790Nebraska $97,460Kansas $97,250Iowa $97,180Arkansas $96,980Idaho $95,120Texas $93,570Illinois $93,510Florida $93,480Kentucky $92,520Maryland $91,260South Dakota $91,190Tennessee $90,540Indiana $90,280Pennsylvania $89,480Montana $86,990Alabama $86,300Delaware $85,700Arizona $83,210New Mexico $83,050South Carolina $82,330Ohio $81,390Mississippi $80,740Virginia $80,010West Virginia $79,990Oklahoma $76,880Louisiana $75,200
Working as an Audiologist in North Carolina
Nationally, about 14,000 people work as Audiologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare North Carolina pay ($88,920) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Audiologist make in North Carolina?
The median Audiologist salary in North Carolina is $88,920 per year, or about $42.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $70,120 at the entry level to $131,210 for the top 10% of earners.
How does North Carolina pay compare to the national average?
North Carolina pays Audiologists about 7% less than the national median of $95,780. North Carolina ranks 37th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is North Carolina a good state for Audiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $88,920 a year. About 450 Audiologists are employed in North Carolina. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in North Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in North Carolina include Surgeon, All Other ($398,410), Dermatologist ($367,350), Emergency Medicine Physician ($339,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.