Physician Assistants Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $128,980 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $62.01
10th percentile $111,390
90th percentile $158,930
Employed locally 90
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $111,390
    25th
    $123,110
    50th (median)
    $128,980
    75th
    $158,930
    90th
    $158,930

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 142% Median Physician Assistants salary is 42% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$95,180
    Physicians, All Other$212,870
    Nurse Practitioners$129,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,630
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,140
    Pharmacists$137,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Charlottesville, VA is $62.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.27 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Charlottesville, VA is 3.2% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $111,390 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,110.