Physician Assistants Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $125,130 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.16
10th percentile $81,690
90th percentile $154,710
Employed locally 70
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,690
    25th
    $102,520
    50th (median)
    $125,130
    75th
    $133,790
    90th
    $154,710

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 239% Median Physician Assistants salary is 139% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $137,650
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $130,690
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $124,210
    Winchester, VA-WV $118,960
    Morgantown, WV $118,650
    Wheeling, WV-OH $113,370

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,880
    Nurse Practitioners $118,620
    Pharmacists $133,220
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Beckley, WV is $60.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.33 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Beckley, WV is 6.1% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $81,690 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,520.