Physician Assistants Salary in East South Dakota

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

Median annual salary $120,740 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.05
10th percentile $100,680
90th percentile $149,800
Employed locally 120
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,680
    25th
    $108,170
    50th (median)
    $120,740
    75th
    $135,570
    90th
    $149,800

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$75,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$48,730
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,220
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,970
    Physical Therapists$91,800
    Pharmacists$135,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in East South Dakota is $58.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.52 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in East South Dakota is 9.4% 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 East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $100,680 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,170.