Physician Assistants pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for physician assistants is $62.19 an hour ($129,360 a year). About 7,490 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). North Carolina ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48.60 | $101,100 |
| 25% of workers | $53.04 | $110,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.19 | $129,360 |
| 75% of workers | $67.32 | $140,030 |
| 90% of workers | $79.22 | $164,770 |
Physician Assistants pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $142,950 | 190 |
| Fayetteville | $134,300 | 220 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $133,140 | 1,680 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $132,670 | 740 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $131,770 | 130 |
| Wilmington | $131,270 | 270 |
| Asheville | $131,260 | 460 |
| Winston-Salem | $130,730 | 730 |
| Goldsboro | $128,370 | 60 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $127,210 | 190 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $124,300 | 1,220 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $120,540 | 420 |
| Rocky Mount | $116,930 | 50 |
| Jacksonville | $116,300 | 60 |
| Burlington | $113,200 | 50 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,990 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $289,780 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $215,230 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 |
| Pediatricians, General | $183,550 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $339,350 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $323,630 |
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