Allied Health Professional Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Allied Health Professional Salary
$49.43/hour
The average salary for an Allied Health Professional in North Carolina is $49.43 per hour. This is 8% lower than the US average of $53.42.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Allied Health Professional salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$49.43/hour
North Carolina
8% lower than the US average.
$53.42/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Allied Health Professionals?
Hendersonville, North Carolina pays Allied Health Professionals the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($56) and Asheville, North Carolina ($55). Hendersonville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Allied Health Professionals is $49 per hour — Hendersonville, North Carolina pays 20% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville, North Carolina | $59 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $56 | $69 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $55 | $100 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $50 | $75 |
| Charlotte, North Carolina | $45 | $51 |
| Durham, North Carolina | $28 | $91 |
| Chapel Hill, North Carolina | $28 | $91 |
What type of Allied Health Professionals make the most money in North Carolina?
Pharmacist earns the most among Practicing specialties in North Carolina, averaging $59 per hour, followed by MRI Technologist ($59) and Mammography Technologist ($47). MRI Technologist has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Allied Health Professionals is $49 per hour — Pharmacist earns 20% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $59 | $78 |
| MRI Technologist | $59 | $87 |
| Mammography Technologist | $47 | $47 |
| CT Technologist | $43 | $47 |
| Radiology Technologist | $40 | $63 |
How does the pay for Allied Health Professionals in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Ohio pays Allied Health Professionals the most, averaging $82 per hour, followed by Georgia ($61) and Kentucky ($58). Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Allied Health Professionals is $49 per hour — Ohio pays 66% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $82 | $100 |
| Georgia | $61 | $100 |
| Kentucky | $58 | $100 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $100 |
| South Carolina | $50 | $100 |
| Tennessee | $44 | $92 |
| Virginia | $44 | $59 |
| District of Columbia | $37 | $100 |
| Maryland | $30 | $100 |
| West Virginia | $24 | $100 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Allied Health Professional jobs in North Carolina?
MedQuest pays Allied Health Professionals the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($41) and Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($40). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Allied Health Professionals is $49 per hour — MedQuest pays 18% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| MedQuest | $41 | $43 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $41 | $44 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $40 | $40 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $40 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $56 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Allied Health Professional Jobs
Certified Surgical Technologist
- Mission Hospital
- Hendersonville, NC
$36-100/hour
Certified Surgical Technologist
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$36-100/hour
CT Technologist
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$36-100/hour
MRI Technologist
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$36-100/hour
Interventional Radiology Technologist
- Transylvania Regional Hospital
- Brevard, NC
$35-75/hour
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