Physician Assistants Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $137,170 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $65.95
10th percentile $108,590
90th percentile $165,290
Employed locally 80
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $108,590
    25th
    $132,820
    50th (median)
    $137,170
    75th
    $152,150
    90th
    $165,290

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $140,610
    Rochester, MN $133,000
    St. Cloud, MN $131,260
    Duluth, MN-WI $129,670
    Fargo, ND-MN $129,070
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $128,130

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$103,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,360
    Nurse Practitioners$135,190
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,840
    Physical Therapists$100,960
    Pharmacists$153,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Mankato, MN is $65.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.28 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Mankato, MN is 2.9% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $108,590 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,820.