Physician Assistants Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $100,320 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.23
10th percentile $57,470
90th percentile $148,300
Employed locally 340
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,470
    25th
    $73,570
    50th (median)
    $100,320
    75th
    $112,700
    90th
    $148,300

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 144% Median Physician Assistants salary is 44% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    Salinas, CA $163,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $163,190
    California $161,080

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,580
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,840
    Pharmacists $135,960
    Physicians, All Other $231,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Birmingham, AL is $48.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.67 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Birmingham, AL is 24.7% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $57,470 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,570.