Physician Assistants Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $130,510 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.74
10th percentile $95,390
90th percentile $195,020
Employed locally 270
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,390
    25th
    $116,360
    50th (median)
    $130,510
    75th
    $167,070
    90th
    $195,020

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 221% Median Physician Assistants salary is 121% 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
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $154,550
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $148,210
    Flagstaff, AZ $140,880
    Jacksonville, FL $135,960
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $134,200
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $132,780

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,710
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,990
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,850
    Pharmacists $134,070
    Physicians, All Other $291,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Gainesville, FL is $62.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $126.28 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Gainesville, FL is 2.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $95,390 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $116,360.