Physician Assistants Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $136,750 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $65.75
10th percentile $105,460
90th percentile $162,950
Employed locally 190
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,460
    25th
    $115,980
    50th (median)
    $136,750
    75th
    $138,880
    90th
    $162,950

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 194% Median Physician Assistants salary is 94% 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
    Midland, TX $152,500
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $147,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $140,610
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $139,750
    Minnesota $139,300
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $139,240

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45,820
    Physicians, All Other$234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,180
    Dental Hygienists$76,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Kalamazoo, MI is $65.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.82 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $105,460 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,980.