Physician Assistants Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $132,820 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.86
10th percentile $97,210
90th percentile $163,370
Employed locally 1,230
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,210
    25th
    $114,590
    50th (median)
    $132,820
    75th
    $137,350
    90th
    $163,370

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 174% Median Physician Assistants salary is 74% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $158,690
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $154,550
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $144,840
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $144,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $140,610
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $138,670

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$83,990
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,100
    Physicians, All Other$218,460
    Nurse Practitioners$129,760
    Dental Hygienists$82,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Milwaukee, WI is $63.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.43 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Milwaukee, WI is 0.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $97,210 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,590.