Physician Assistant Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median physician assistant in the Charlotte area earns $133,140 a year ($64.01 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($135,880) and 3% above the North Carolina median ($129,360). Half of the 1,680 physician assistants there earn between $108,670 and $141,240.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $99,610 | $101,100 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $108,670 | $110,320 | $120,670 |
| Median | $133,140 | $129,360 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $141,240 | $140,030 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $169,220 | $164,770 | $190,280 |
| Average | $131,190 | $130,030 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 1,680 | 7,490 | 162,150 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 30th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- Raleigh, NC: $124,300
- San Jose, CA: $223,640
- San Francisco, CA: $184,380
- New York, NY: $167,650
- Seattle, WA: $167,290
- Riverside, CA: $165,490
- San Diego, CA: $165,160
- Portland, OR: $163,810
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.