Physician Assistants Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $125,680 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.42
10th percentile $100,270
90th percentile $155,330
Employed locally 40
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,270
    25th
    $102,250
    50th (median)
    $125,680
    75th
    $152,310
    90th
    $155,330

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 194% Median Physician Assistants salary is 94% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $156,450
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $145,840
    Corvallis, OR $144,960

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$54,350
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,430
    Pharmacists$132,900
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50,140
    Physical Therapists$90,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Blacksburg, VA is $60.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.08 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Blacksburg, VA is 5.7% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $100,270 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,250.