Physician Assistants Salary in North Carolina
Physician Assistants in North Carolina earn a median of $129,360 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $129,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($135,880)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,490
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,100; the top 10% earn over $164,770. Nationally the range is $99,380 to $190,280.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- General Internal Medicine Physicians$289,780 median in North Carolina
- Pediatricians, General$183,550 median in North Carolina
Physician Assistants pay in North Carolina
How much do physician assistants make in North Carolina?
The median is $129,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,100 and the top 10% earn over $164,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for physician assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $135,880). Living costs are not included.