How much does a physician assistant make in North Carolina?
$129,400a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in North Carolina. That is $62.19 an hour or $10,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.19
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,100Median: $129,400Highest 10%: $164,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,100 | $48.61 | |
| 25th | $110,300 | $53.04 | |
| Median | $129,400 | $62.19 | |
| 75th | $140,000 | $67.32 | |
| 90th | $164,800 | $79.22 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greenville, NC | $143,000 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $134,300 |
| Charlotte, NC | $133,100 |
| Durham, NC | $132,700 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $131,800 |
| Wilmington, NC | $131,300 |
| Asheville, NC | $131,300 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $130,700 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $128,400 |
| Hickory, NC | $127,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $126,400 |
| Raleigh, NC | $124,300 |
| Greensboro, NC | $120,500 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $116,900 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $116,300 |
| Burlington, NC | $113,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 37. Michigan | $131,500 |
| 38. Maine | $131,200 |
| 39. Florida | $129,600 |
| 40. North Carolina | $129,400 |
| 41. Louisiana | $128,900 |
| 42. West Virginia | $128,600 |
| 43. Pennsylvania | $127,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $62.19 ($129,400 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $129,400 against $135,900 nationally, 5% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for physician assistant pay?
North Carolina ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays physician assistants the most?
Greenville, NC, with a median of $143,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.