Physician Assistants Salary in Wilmington, NC

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

Median annual salary $124,390 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $59.80
10th percentile $97,550
90th percentile $149,880
Employed locally 320
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,550
    25th
    $104,800
    50th (median)
    $124,390
    75th
    $133,870
    90th
    $149,880

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 169% Median Physician Assistants salary is 69% 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 Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,000
    Physical Therapists $84,800
    Dental Hygienists $91,320
    Physicians, All Other $252,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Wilmington, NC is $59.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.75 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Wilmington, NC is 6.7% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $97,550 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,800.