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Physician Assistant Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$62.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $95,031/year ($7,919/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 40th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 7,490 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $129,360 a year — though pay ranges from $101,100 for newcomers to $164,770 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $101,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $110,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $129,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $140,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $164,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,490 Physician Assistant jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Physician Assistant salary of $129,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $95,031 — an effective tax rate of 26.5%.
| Gross (median) | $129,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,780 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,896 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$4,653 |
| Take-home (annual) | $95,031 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,919 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in North Carolina?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in North Carolina is $129,360 per year ($62.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $110,320 and $140,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $129,360, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $95,031 per year ($7,919 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.5%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 7,490 Physician Assistant jobs in North Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified North Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for North Carolina.