Physician Assistants Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $132,450 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.68
10th percentile $98,750
90th percentile $182,040
Employed locally 260
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,750
    25th
    $114,050
    50th (median)
    $132,450
    75th
    $141,290
    90th
    $182,040

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 225% Median Physician Assistants salary is 125% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $156,450
    Greenville, NC $137,940
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $137,400
    Anchorage, AK $136,960
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $135,910

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,990
    Pharmacists $135,310
    Dental Hygienists $80,300
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $72,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Fayetteville, NC is $63.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.07 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Fayetteville, NC is 0.6% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $98,750 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,050.