salary$134,300 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Fayetteville, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$103,930per year
Top pay (top 10%)$195,660per year
Jobs in the area220people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Fayetteville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,530 a month takes 13.7% 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 Fayetteville, NC?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Fayetteville, NC area is $134,300 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $103,930 and $195,660.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Fayetteville?
Typical rent of $1,530 a month takes 13.7% 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 Fayetteville, NC metro area.