Pathologist Jobs in North Carolina

Pathologist jobs in North Carolina are consistently active, with demand concentrated in academic medical centers, large hospital networks, and independent reference laboratories from the Research Triangle to Charlotte and the Triad. The strongest hiring metros are Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, and Greensboro, where employers like Duke University Health System, Atrium Health, and Labcorp, which is headquartered in Burlington, maintain ongoing pathologist needs at every level from fresh-out-of-fellowship to department director. Anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology are the most sought-after specialties in the state's current listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles164+
Top employerAdvocate Aurora Health
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Cities hiring86
Work type81% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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HealthPRO Heritage
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
HealthPRO Heritage
Eastover, North Carolina
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
10,000+

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Ivy Health
Part Time or PRN Speech Language Pathologist
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Part Time or PRN Speech Language Pathologist
Ivy Health
Wilmington, North Carolina
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$35 - $55/hr
5,001-10,000

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Well Care Health
Speech Language Pathologist, FT or PRN
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Speech Language Pathologist, FT or PRN
Well Care Health
Rose Hill, North Carolina
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
CPR Certification
501-1,000

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Yad Healthcare
Speech Language Pathologist
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Speech Language Pathologist
Yad Healthcare
Wallace, North Carolina
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)
1,001-5,000

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Pathologist Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Wilmington
6 jobs
Raleigh
5 jobs
Winston-Salem
5 jobs
Oxford
4 jobs
Asheville
4 jobs
High Point
4 jobs
Fayetteville
4 jobs
Apex
3 jobs

Pathologist Job Market in North Carolina

A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Advocate Aurora Health
    Advocate Aurora Health13
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    HiredFirst10
  • Yad Healthcare
    Yad Healthcare10
  • Broad River Rehab
    Broad River Rehab9
  • HealthPRO Heritage
    HealthPRO Heritage9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What North Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in pathologist jobs across North Carolina.

  • Active medical license issued or recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board
  • MD or DO degree with completed anatomic or clinical pathology residency training
  • Board certification or active board eligibility through the American Board of Pathology
  • Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as molecular, forensic, or surgical pathology
  • Proficiency with laboratory information systems and digital pathology platforms
  • Strong sign-out volume capacity and experience with CAP-accredited laboratory workflows

Pathologist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a pathologist in North Carolina?

To work as a pathologist in North Carolina you must hold an active medical license issued by the North Carolina Medical Board, which requires completing medical school, a pathology residency, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX sequence. Most positions also require board certification through the American Board of Pathology. Graduates of accredited residency programs can apply for licensure directly through the North Carolina Medical Board before beginning practice.

How much do pathologists make in North Carolina?

Pathologists in North Carolina earn a median of about $248,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $220,330 for the lowest 10% to over $420,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire pathologists in North Carolina?

Employers hiring pathologists in North Carolina right now include Advocate Aurora Health, HiredFirst, and Yad Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's combination of major academic health systems, a large reference laboratory industry anchored by Labcorp's Burlington headquarters, and a growing network of regional hospital groups keeps pathologist openings active across the state throughout the year.

Which North Carolina cities have the most pathologist jobs?

Charlotte, Wilmington, and Raleigh have the most pathologist openings in North Carolina. Raleigh-Durham leads because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers and research hospitals, including those tied to Duke and UNC, while Charlotte's volume reflects Atrium Health's broad regional footprint, and Greensboro draws openings from Cone Health and the surrounding Triad health corridor.

Are there remote pathologist jobs in North Carolina?

Yes, but they're limited compared to most analytical fields because pathology is fundamentally a laboratory and diagnostic discipline. About 19% of pathologist openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a growing but still selective market. Telepathology and digital slide consultation roles are the portions of the work most commonly performed remotely, often in subspecialty or second-opinion capacities.

How can I get hired as a pathologist in North Carolina with little or no experience?

The most direct entry path is completing a pathology residency at a North Carolina program, with Duke University Medical Center, UNC Health, and Atrium Health all running accredited residency training that places graduates directly into staff or fellow roles. Physicians transitioning from adjacent clinical roles can pursue fellowship training to add subspecialty credentials. Securing North Carolina Medical Board licensure early and pursuing CAP-accredited lab experience during training gives new candidates a clear edge in the state's competitive academic and reference lab markets.

Where can I find and apply to pathologist jobs in North Carolina?

You can find and apply to pathologist jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current North Carolina openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly from the listing without needing to create a profile or sign up first.

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