Physician Assistant Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median physician assistant in the Raleigh area earns $124,300 a year ($59.76 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($135,880) and 4% below the North Carolina median ($129,360). Half of the 1,220 physician assistants there earn between $114,100 and $138,120.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,730 | $101,100 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $114,100 | $110,320 | $120,670 |
| Median | $124,300 | $129,360 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $138,120 | $140,030 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $156,000 | $164,770 | $190,280 |
| Average | $127,620 | $130,030 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 1,220 | 7,490 | 162,150 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- Charlotte, NC: $133,140
- 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.