Physician Assistants Salary in Western North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $124,930 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $60.06
10th percentile $94,370
90th percentile $156,000
Employed locally 280
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,370
    25th
    $108,260
    50th (median)
    $124,930
    75th
    $131,650
    90th
    $156,000

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,950
    Paramedics $46,280
    Emergency Medical Technicians $39,160
    Pharmacists $131,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Western North Carolina is $60.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Western North Carolina is 6.3% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $94,370 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,260.