Physician Assistants Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • North Carolina
Physician Assistants in North Carolina earn a median salary of $125,268 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -6% vs the national median of $133,260. An estimated 8,470 physician assistants are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $109,230 to $137,940 depending on location.
$125,268
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$137,940
Highest paying metro
$109,230
Lowest paying metro
8,470
Employed in North Carolina
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Physician Assistants salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NC | $137,940 | $116,500 | $137,940 | 170 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $132,450 | $114,050 | $141,290 | 260 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $132,110 | $116,580 | $138,080 | 2,500 |
| Winston, NC | $131,570 | $116,100 | $143,010 | 800 |
| Asheville, NC | $129,600 | $111,440 | $134,860 | 460 |
| Greensboro, NC | $128,140 | $111,220 | $144,080 | 450 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $127,840 | $105,500 | $152,440 | 130 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $127,440 | $107,500 | $137,370 | 100 |
| Raleigh, NC | $125,710 | $110,110 | $142,430 | 1,300 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $125,290 | $111,280 | $126,880 | 30 |
| Durham, NC | $125,210 | $108,330 | $137,950 | 810 |
| Western North Carolina | $124,930 | $108,260 | $131,650 | 280 |
| Central North Carolina | $124,620 | $104,010 | $136,220 | 280 |
| Wilmington, NC | $124,390 | $104,800 | $133,870 | 320 |
| Hickory, NC | $122,710 | $106,830 | $130,360 | 200 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $112,940 | $104,180 | $126,210 | 40 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $112,700 | $103,310 | $125,410 | 280 |
| Burlington, NC | $109,230 | $102,360 | $129,830 | 60 |