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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

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111 jobs

These 34 roles pay ~$135k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

RELIVE Health Brentwood logo

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Hormone Therapy Clinic

RELIVE Health BrentwoodCharlotte, NC

Physician Assistant
$50-$55 per hour
CE

Physician Assistant Morehead City Heart Center

Carolina EastMorehead City, NC

Physician Assistant
Pay not disclosed
Rinvio Recruitment logo

Physician Assistant (PA) - Geriatric Medicine

Rinvio RecruitmentRemote

Physician Assistant
Pay not disclosed
Rowan Diagnostic Clinic logo

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Rowan Diagnostic ClinicUnited States

Physician Assistant
Pay not disclosed
Ortho Carolina logo

Physician Assistant Physiatry

Ortho CarolinaCharlotte, NC

Physician Assistant
Pay not disclosed
Rowan Diagnostic Clinic logo

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Rowan Diagnostic ClinicSalisbury, NC

Physician Assistant
Pay not disclosed
Catawba logo

Physician Assistant-NNP / Birthing Center / PRN

CatawbaHickory, NC

Physician Assistant
Pay not disclosed
TA

Physician Assistant

Triad Adult and Pediatric MedicineNorth Carolina

Physician Assistant
Pay not disclosed
Elon University logo

Principal Faculty Member Department of Physician Assistant Studies - Charlotte

Elon UniversityCharlotte, NC

Physician Assistant
Pay not disclosed
Ortho Carolina logo

Physician Assistant Fellow

Ortho CarolinaCharlotte, NC

Physician Assistant
Pay not disclosed
Marathon Health logo

Family Nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant - Whitsett, NC

Marathon HealthEmployer score · SilverWhitsett, NC

Physician Assistant
$125,000-$160,000
21h ago
No CallNo Weekends
Western North Carolina Community Health Services logo

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- PRN

Western North Carolina Community Health ServicesEmployer score · SilverAsheville, NC

Physician Assistant
$47.11-$52.88 per hour
21h ago
No Weekends
Duke Health logo

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Hematology

Duke HealthDurham, NC

Physician Assistant
Pay not disclosed
Yesterday
No CallNo Weekends
Medi-Weightloss logo

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Medi-WeightlossChapel Hill, NC

Physician Assistant
Pay not disclosed
2d ago
No CallNo Weekends
Duke Health logo

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Harris & Smith OB/GYN

Duke HealthDurham, NC

Physician Assistant
Pay not disclosed
2d ago
No Weekends

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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.

Median advertised
$127k
Pay rank
#42 of 51
Work-life balance
5.2/10 · #20
Open listings
658

Physician Assistant roles in North Carolina advertise $8k below the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $168k.

Physician Assistant median pay and work-life-balance score, North Carolina compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs NCWLBListings
North Carolina (this page)$127k—5.2/10658
Alaska#1$168k+$41k5.2/1037
California#2$163k+$35k4.9/101806
Washington#3$155k+$28k5.2/10547
Virginiaborders$130k+$3k5.5/10431
South Carolinaborders$128k+$1k5.0/10507
Georgiaborders$128k+$1k4.7/10566
Tennesseeborders$126k−$1k4.9/10343

“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 5.5/10, with 25% with no on-call requirements, 45% with no weekends, 10% offering remote work. 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 Duke Health, Carolina East, Rowan Diagnostic Clinic, Ortho Carolina, 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?

Yes — about 10% of current physician assistants listings offer remote or hybrid work. 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. Among current listings, 25% with no on-call and 45% with no weekends. 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 Duke Health, Carolina East, Rowan Diagnostic Clinic, Ortho Carolina, 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.