Physician Assistants Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $132,670 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.79
10th percentile $91,370
90th percentile $161,250
Employed locally 110
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,370
    25th
    $113,890
    50th (median)
    $132,670
    75th
    $148,510
    90th
    $161,250

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,930
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,510
    Dental Hygienists $76,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,140
    Pharmacists $133,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Northern Michigan is $63.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.84 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Northern Michigan is 0.4% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $91,370 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,890.