Physician Assistants Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $111,380 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.55
10th percentile $95,610
90th percentile $154,800
Employed locally 80
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,610
    25th
    $100,740
    50th (median)
    $111,380
    75th
    $131,820
    90th
    $154,800

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 144% Median Physician Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $132,670
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $132,110
    Michigan $131,980
    Sheboygan, WI $130,670
    Gainesville, FL $130,510
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $130,160

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,750
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,700
    Nurse Practitioners $127,100
    Physicians, All Other $125,810
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Gainesville, GA is $53.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.41 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Gainesville, GA is 16.4% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $95,610 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,740.