Physician Assistants Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $130,410 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.70
10th percentile $101,630
90th percentile $181,680
Employed locally 220
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,630
    25th
    $114,210
    50th (median)
    $130,410
    75th
    $138,730
    90th
    $181,680

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 184% Median Physician Assistants salary is 84% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65,670
    Dental Hygienists$82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians$48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Lansing, MI is $62.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.59 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Lansing, MI 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $101,630 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,210.