Physician Assistants Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $129,710 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.36
10th percentile $93,170
90th percentile $154,730
Employed locally 140
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,170
    25th
    $111,920
    50th (median)
    $129,710
    75th
    $138,660
    90th
    $154,730

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 206% Median Physician Assistants salary is 106% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $132,670
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $132,110
    Michigan $131,980
    Sheboygan, WI $130,670
    Gainesville, FL $130,510
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $130,160

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Athens, GA is $62.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.00 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Athens, GA is 2.7% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Athens?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $93,170 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,920.