Physician Assistants Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $124,990 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $60.09
10th percentile $51,260
90th percentile $131,400
Employed locally 90
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,260
    25th
    $102,950
    50th (median)
    $124,990
    75th
    $131,400
    90th
    $131,400

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 149% Median Physician Assistants salary is 49% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $158,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $156,450
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $154,400
    Midland, TX $152,500
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $151,570

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,040
    Physical Therapists $81,110
    Nurse Practitioners $124,810
    Pharmacists $137,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Bismarck, ND is $60.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.24 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Bismarck, ND is 6.2% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $51,260 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,950.