Physician Assistant Salary in North Carolina
Based on 7K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$129,360
$62.192/hr
vs National Average
$136,050
-4.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$101K – $165K
7K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Physician Assistant in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,100 |
| 25th percentile | $110,320 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $129,360 |
| 75th percentile | $140,030 |
| 90th percentile | $164,770 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physician Assistant in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $121,980 |
| 2023 | $126,480 |
| 2024 | $128,540 |
| 2025 | $129,360 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $121,980 | $119,792 |
| 2023 | $126,480 | $128,247 |
| 2024 | $128,540 | $131,771 |
| 2025 | $129,360 | $136,050 |