Physician Assistants Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $102,120 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.09
10th percentile $29,440
90th percentile $169,960
Employed locally 40
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,440
    25th
    $58,830
    50th (median)
    $102,120
    75th
    $125,480
    90th
    $169,960

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 173% Median Physician Assistants salary is 73% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $124,260
    Williamsport, PA $122,130
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $104,570
    Jackson, MS $80,000

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $64,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $46,470
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $31,240
    Nurse Practitioners $113,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $51,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Hattiesburg, MS is $49.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.56 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 23.4% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,440 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,830.