Physician Assistants Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $129,550 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $62.29
10th percentile $99,810
90th percentile $164,670
Employed locally 100
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,810
    25th
    $114,630
    50th (median)
    $129,550
    75th
    $148,840
    90th
    $164,670

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $88,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,380
    Nurse Practitioners $117,520
    Pharmacists $132,600
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Maryland is $62.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.64 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Maryland is 2.8% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $99,810 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,630.