North Carolina, NC · 2026
Physician Assistants Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$136,476
per year
State Median
$131,260
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $141,280
25th %ile
$116,567
Entry
Average
$136,476
State avg
75th %ile
$158,404
Senior
Physician Assistants Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $143,823 | +5% | +4.1% |
| Durham, NC | $140,432 | +3% | +4.1% |
| Charlotte, NC | $139,584 | +2% | +4.1% |
| Greensboro, NC | $133,650 | -2% | +4.1% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $131,107 | -4% | +4.1% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $130,260 | -5% | +4.1% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Physician Assistants salaries stack up across North Carolina cities.