Physician Assistants Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $132,780 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.84
10th percentile $103,860
90th percentile $180,840
Employed locally 650
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,860
    25th
    $122,380
    50th (median)
    $132,780
    75th
    $180,840
    90th
    $180,840

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 182% Median Physician Assistants salary is 82% 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
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $154,550
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $148,210
    Flagstaff, AZ $140,880
    Jacksonville, FL $135,960
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $134,200
    Gainesville, FL $130,510

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,090
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,770
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,320
    Nurse Practitioners $143,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,750
    Physical Therapists $98,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Cape Coral?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Cape Coral, FL is $63.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.73 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Cape Coral, FL is 0.4% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $103,860 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,380.