Physician Assistant Jobs in North Carolina
Across 111 live Physician Assistant listings in North Carolina, median advertised pay is $135K (75th percentile $156K), based on the 34 that state a salary; North Carolina ranks 42nd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Curana Health (10), Duke University (9), Bethany Medical (7).
111+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
111+ Physician Assistant Jobs in North Carolina Available Now
These 34 roles pay ~$135k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Physician Assistant
Triad Adult and Pediatric MedicineHigh Point, NC
FNP or PA-C - 2 days per week
American Family Care Fuquay VarinaFuquay-Varina, NC
PA-C or FNP Opportunity
American Family Care WendellWendell, NC
Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
Piedmont HealthCareCharlotte, NC
Physician Assistant, Hip and Knee General Orthopaedics
Pinehurst Surgical ClinicPinehurst, NC
Principal Faculty Member Department of Physician Assistant Studies - Charlotte
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How North Carolina Compares for Physician Assistant Pay
North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physician assistant postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Physician Assistant roles in North Carolina advertise $8k below the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $168k.
| State | Median pay | vs NC | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $127k | — | 5.2/10 | 658 |
| Alaska#1 | $168k | +$41k | 5.2/10 | 37 |
| California#2 | $163k | +$35k | 4.9/10 | 1806 |
| Washington#3 | $155k | +$28k | 5.2/10 | 547 |
| Virginiaborders | $130k | +$3k | 5.5/10 | 431 |
| South Carolinaborders | $128k | +$1k | 5.0/10 | 507 |
| Georgiaborders | $128k | +$1k | 4.7/10 | 566 |
| Tennesseeborders | $126k | −$1k | 4.9/10 | 343 |
“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Physician Assistant Jobs in North Carolina: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician assistant jobs in north carolina. With 111+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physician Assistant Jobs in North Carolina on this page have an average score of 4.2/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for physician assistant jobs in north carolina include Ortho Carolina, Avance Care, Duke, American Family Care Sanford, and more. Positions span physician assistant jobs north carolina. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician assistant jobs in north carolina, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About PA jobs in North Carolina.
How much do physician assistants earn in North Carolina?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physician assistants. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physician assistants jobs available?
Some physician assistants roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physician assistants jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physician assistant role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physician assistants in North Carolina right now?
Employers currently hiring for physician assistant roles include Ortho Carolina, Avance Care, Duke, American Family Care Sanford, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physician assistant jobs in north carolina are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 111 physician assistants positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physician Assistant Jobs in North Carolina
Curana Health10 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Duke University9 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Bethany Medical7 open roles here · WLB 50/100Ortho Carolina6 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Carolina East4 open roles here · WLB 73/100Comprehensive Rehab Consultants4 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Duke Health4 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Ennoble Care3 open roles here · WLB 63/100