salary$120,540 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$102,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$188,940per year
Jobs in the area420people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford High Point?
Cheap. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 12.4% 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 High Point, NC?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $120,540 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $102,590 and $188,940.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in High Point?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 12.4% 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.