salary$124,300 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,000per year
Jobs in the area1,220people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Raleigh?
Cheap. Rent of $1,822 a month takes 17.6% 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 Raleigh, NC?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $124,300 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $105,730 and $156,000.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Raleigh?
Typical rent of $1,822 a month takes 17.6% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.