Physician Assistants Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $128,420 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $61.74
10th percentile $81,040
90th percentile $175,080
Employed locally 2,370
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,040
    25th
    $99,490
    50th (median)
    $128,420
    75th
    $161,550
    90th
    $175,080

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 175% Median Physician Assistants salary is 75% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $135,960
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $134,200
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $132,780

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,220
    Nurse Practitioners $135,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,990
    Physicians, All Other $232,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Miami, FL is $61.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.32 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Miami, FL is 3.6% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $81,040 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,490.