Physician Assistants Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $107,900 -19% vs national
Median hourly $51.87
10th percentile $59,990
90th percentile $163,820
Employed locally 2,670
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,990
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $107,900
    75th
    $134,610
    90th
    $163,820

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 125% Median Physician Assistants salary is 25% 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Atlanta, GA is $51.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.75 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Atlanta, GA is 19% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $59,990 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.