Pediatricians, General pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $199,620 or more. The middle half of pediatricians, general in Winston-Salem earn between $94,460 and $131,200.
- $43K10th
- $94K25th
- $124KMedian
- $131K75th
- $200K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $122,500 | $10,208 | $58.89 |
| Median | $124,200 | $10,350 | $59.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,460 | $7,872 | $45.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,200 | $10,933 | $63.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pediatricians, General pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Pediatricians, general in Winston-Salem earn 33% less than the North Carolina average ($183,450) and 42% less than the U.S. average ($212,110). At the median the gap is -41% against the U.S. median of $210,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $122,500 | $124,200 | $43,460 | $199,620 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $183,450 | $183,550 | $85,220 | $297,220 | 740 |
| United States | $212,110 | $210,040 | $91,470 | $338,500 | 39,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pediatricians, General salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $122,500, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $90,616 a year, or $7,551 a month and $3,485 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for pediatricians, general? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $122,500 buys what about $133,090 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Pediatricians, General salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 4th of 4 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($233,870).
Highest-paying cities for pediatricians, general
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($340,410).
- Sacramento, CA$340,410
- Vallejo, CA$306,510
- St. Cloud, MN$304,330
- Fresno, CA$294,660
- Manchester, NH$288,830
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Pediatricians, General salary in Winston-Salem: questions
How much do pediatricians, general make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$58.89 an hour on average, and $59.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pediatricians, general salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pediatricians, general take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $90,616 a year ($7,551 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $122,500.
Do pediatricians, general earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 42% less than the U.S. average for this job ($212,110).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1221; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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