Physician Assistants Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $125,290 -6% vs national
Median hourly $60.24
10th percentile $98,080
90th percentile $141,490
Employed locally 30
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,080
    25th
    $111,280
    50th (median)
    $125,290
    75th
    $126,880
    90th
    $141,490

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 216% Median Physician Assistants salary is 116% 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 Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,910
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,720
    Pharmacists $129,010
    Dental Hygienists $79,250
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Goldsboro, NC is $60.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.34 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Goldsboro, NC is 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $98,080 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,280.