Physician Assistants Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $103,890 -22% vs national
Median hourly $49.95
10th percentile $95,250
90th percentile $179,870
Employed locally 40
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,250
    25th
    $96,270
    50th (median)
    $103,890
    75th
    $133,440
    90th
    $179,870

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 183% Median Physician Assistants salary is 83% 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
    Salinas, CA $163,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $163,190
    California $161,080

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$65,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$39,780
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,100
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,800
    Nurse Practitioners$103,860
    Physicians, All Other$363,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Dothan, AL is $49.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.48 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Dothan, AL is 22% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $95,250 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,270.