salary$130,730 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,210per year
Jobs in the area730people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Winston-Salem?
Cheap. Rent of $1,457 a month takes 13.4% 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 Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $130,730 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $104,580 and $169,210.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 a month takes 13.4% 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 Winston-Salem, NC metro area.