salary$132,670 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$107,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,950per year
Jobs in the area740people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Durham?
Cheap. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 16.3% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Durham, NC?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $132,670 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $107,420 and $168,950.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 16.3% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.