Physician Assistant Salary in North Carolina
Based on 9K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$128,540
$61.798/hr
vs National Average
$131,771
-2.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$99K – $161K
9K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Physician Assistant in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $99,460 |
| 25th percentile | $110,110 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $128,540 |
| 75th percentile | $139,210 |
| 90th percentile | $161,480 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physician Assistant in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $121,980 |
| 2023 | $126,480 |
| 2024 | $128,540 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $121,980 | $119,792 |
| 2023 | $126,480 | $128,247 |
| 2024 | $128,540 | $131,771 |