Physician Assistants Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $112,490 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $54.08
10th percentile $102,450
90th percentile $142,060
Employed locally 50
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,450
    25th
    $106,670
    50th (median)
    $112,490
    75th
    $134,850
    90th
    $142,060

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 201% Median Physician Assistants salary is 101% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $137,650
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $130,690
    Beckley, WV $125,130
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $124,210
    Winchester, VA-WV $118,960
    Morgantown, WV $118,650

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,410
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,360
    Nurse Practitioners $124,790
    Pharmacists $134,140
    Physical Therapists $102,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Parkersburg, WV is $54.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.46 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Parkersburg, WV is 15.6% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $102,450 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,670.