Physician Assistants Salary in Jacksonville, FL

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

Median annual salary $135,960 +2% vs national
Median hourly $65.36
10th percentile $79,890
90th percentile $172,820
Employed locally 1,070
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,890
    25th
    $107,630
    50th (median)
    $135,960
    75th
    $163,950
    90th
    $172,820

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 177% Median Physician Assistants salary is 77% 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
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $134,200
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $132,780
    Gainesville, FL $130,510

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,850
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,180
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,860
    Nurse Practitioners$129,530
    Physicians, All Other$349,990
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Jacksonville, FL is $65.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.94 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Jacksonville, FL is 2% above 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $79,890 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,630.