- Open jobs
- 22
- Agencies hiring
- 4
- Median pay in listings
- $98.40/hour
- Pay range
- $96.63 – $98.40/hour
- Median wage in North Carolina (BLS)
- $62.19/hour
Locum Tenens PA - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Opportunity in NC
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Locum Tenens PA - Medical Oncology Position in North Carolina
Locums PA - Medical Oncology Job Opportunity in NC
Locums PA - Family Practice Job Opportunity in North Carolina
Locum Tenens PA - Critical Care/Intensive Care Job Opportunity in North Carolina
Infectious disease | Physician Assistant
Infectious disease | Physician Assistant
Locum Tenens PA - Family Practice Job in NC
Locum Tenens PA - General Surgery Opportunity in NC
Locum Tenens PA - Gastroenterology Opportunity in North Carolina
Physician Assistant - Corrections
Locum Tenens PA - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Job in NC
Locum Tenens Medical or Hematology Oncology Physician Assistant Job in North Carolina
Locums PA - Orthopedic Surgery Job Opportunity in North Carolina
Locum Tenens PA - Gastroenterology Opportunity in NC
Physician Assistant - Corrections
Physician Assistant - Corrections
Locums PA - General Surgery Job Opportunity in North Carolina
Locum Tenens PA - Critical Care/Intensive Care Job in NC
Locums PA - General Surgery Position in North Carolina
Physician Assistant pay in North Carolina
The median wage for Physician Assistant jobs in North Carolina is $62.19 per hour ($129,355 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $98.40/hour, from $96.63 to $98.40. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Locum tenens physicians, NPs and PAs need an active license in the state of the assignment, DEA registration and hospital credentialing. Locum agencies typically pay for licensing, malpractice insurance, travel and housing.
Agencies hiring for Physician Assistant jobs in North Carolina
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Weatherby Healthcare | 11 | — |
| CompHealth | 6 | — |
| Health Advocates Network | 3 | $98.40/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 2 | $96.63/hr |
Cities with the most Physician Assistant jobs
Charlotte (5), Greensboro (2), Goldsboro (1), Snow Hill (1), Taylorsville (1), Burlington (1), Tarboro (1), Durham (1), Greenville (1), Chapel Hill (1), Jacksonville (1), Wilmington (1)
FAQ
How much does a Physician Assistant make in North Carolina?
The median wage for Physician Assistant jobs in North Carolina is $62.19 per hour (about $129,355 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physician Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $98.40 per hour.
How many Physician Assistant jobs are open in North Carolina?
22 Physician Assistant jobs from 4 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Locum tenens physicians, NPs and PAs need an active license in the state of the assignment, DEA registration and hospital credentialing. Locum agencies typically pay for licensing, malpractice insurance, travel and housing.