salary$131,270 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Wilmington, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$98,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$155,480per year
Jobs in the area270people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Wilmington?
Cheap. Rent of $1,730 a month takes 15.8% 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 Wilmington, NC?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Wilmington, NC area is $131,270 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $98,760 and $155,480.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Wilmington?
Typical rent of $1,730 a month takes 15.8% 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 Wilmington, NC metro area.