Physician Assistants Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $135,300 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $65.05
10th percentile $105,930
90th percentile $154,530
Employed locally 2,010
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,930
    25th
    $116,030
    50th (median)
    $135,300
    75th
    $138,690
    90th
    $154,530

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 180% Median Physician Assistants salary is 80% 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
    Midland, TX $152,500
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $147,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $140,610
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $139,750
    Minnesota $139,300
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $139,240

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $88,980
    Physicians, All Other $72,370
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,610
    Pharmacists $136,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $65,030
    Nurse Practitioners $126,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Detroit, MI is $65.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.90 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Detroit, MI is 1.5% above 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $105,930 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $116,030.