Physician Assistants Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $112,090 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $53.89
10th percentile $99,420
90th percentile $133,120
Employed locally 60
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,420
    25th
    $104,040
    50th (median)
    $112,090
    75th
    $117,010
    90th
    $133,120

    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

    Related occupations in East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $67,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,400
    Pharmacists $127,960
    Nurse Practitioners $102,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in East Kentucky is $53.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.34 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in East Kentucky is 15.9% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $99,420 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,040.