Physician Assistants Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $112,700 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $54.18
10th percentile $91,390
90th percentile $151,930
Employed locally 280
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,390
    25th
    $103,310
    50th (median)
    $112,700
    75th
    $125,410
    90th
    $151,930

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,760
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,750
    Pharmacists $132,510
    Paramedics $47,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Eastern North Carolina is $54.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.42 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Eastern North Carolina is 15.4% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $91,390 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,310.