Radiologist Salary in North Carolina (2026)
The median advertised radiologist salary in North Carolina is $850K, drawn from 88 active postings that publish compensation. That is 36% above the national median of $625K. Figures below come from live listings rather than survey self-reports, so they track what employers are advertising right now.
North Carolina Salary Percentiles (2026)
| Percentile | Total compensation | Typical profile |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $650K | Entry and lower-volume employed roles |
| Median | $850K | Typical employed radiologist offer |
| 75th percentile | $1000K | High-volume, call-heavy or subspecialty roles |
| 90th percentile | $1200K | Partnership-track and interventional roles |
Percentiles matter more than a single average. A $650K–$1000K spread across the same state usually reflects call frequency, subspecialty scarcity and whether the group offers an ownership track rather than differences in skill.
Compensation Snapshot
- Range: $17K – $1200K
- Average sign-on bonus: $70K
- Partnership-track roles: 38% of North Carolina postings
- Postings with published pay: 88
38% of North Carolina postings advertise a partnership track, which typically lifts long-run earnings above any employed offer on this page.
Employers Hiring Radiologists in North Carolina
| Employer | Open roles | Top advertised pay |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Health | 22 | $17K |
| Duke Health | 13 | $1000K |
| UNC Health Care | 13 | $1000K |
| The University of North Carolina | 12 | $600K |
| Charlotte Radiology | 10 | $1200K |
| Radiology Partners | 10 | $850K |
Pay by Subspecialty in North Carolina
Subspecialty is the single largest driver of the spread above. Interventional and neuroradiology roles sit at the top of most state markets; general diagnostic work anchors the middle.
| Subspecialty | Median advertised pay | Open roles |
|---|---|---|
| General Radiology | $699K | 6 |
| Breast Imaging | $699K | 3 |
- General Radiology Salary in North Carolina (6 jobs)
- Breast Imaging Salary in North Carolina (3 jobs)
- Emergency Radiology Salary in North Carolina (2 jobs)
- Nuclear Medicine Salary in North Carolina (2 jobs)
- Interventional Radiology Salary in North Carolina (2 jobs)
- Body Imaging Salary in North Carolina (1 jobs)
- Pediatric Radiology Salary in North Carolina (1 jobs)
- Not Specialty-specific Salary in North Carolina (1 jobs)
Top Paying Openings in North Carolina
- Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Radiologist - Partnership Track (MSK) at Mecklenburg Radiology Associates — $1200K
- Breast Radiologist-Partnership Track at Mecklenburg Radiology Associates — $1200K
- Virtual/Remote Swing Shift Body Radiologist - Partnership Track at Charlotte Radiology — $1200K
- Night Radiologist needed to work 1 Week On/2 Week Off. Work/Life Balance in Asheville, NC! Sign-on Bonus. at ARA Health Specialists, PA — $1200K
- Body Radiologist - Partnership Track - Charlotte Radiology at Charlotte Radiology — $1200K
- Remote/Hybrid Overnight Neuro or Body Radiologist - Partnership Track at Charlotte Radiology — $1200K
- Remote Overnight Radiologist at ARA Health Specialists, PA — $1200K
- Breast Imaging Radiologist - Partnership Track | Charlotte, NC at Charlotte Radiology — $1200K
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average radiologist salary in North Carolina?
The median advertised radiologist salary in North Carolina is $850K, based on 88 active job postings with published compensation. Half of the postings fall between $650K and $1000K.
Do radiologists earn more in North Carolina than nationally?
North Carolina postings run 36% above the national median of $625K. Cost of living, call burden and practice ownership explain most of the gap.
How much sign-on bonus do North Carolina radiology jobs offer?
The average advertised sign-on bonus in North Carolina is $70K, typically tied to a two to three year commitment.
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How This Data Is Built
RadBoard reads active radiology job postings and extracts advertised salary, wRVU rate, sign-on bonus and partnership status. Only postings that publish a figure enter the percentiles, so the numbers reflect offers on the open market in North Carolina rather than blended national survey averages. Listings refresh continuously and this page recalculates on every crawl.