Physician Assistants Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $131,540 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.24
10th percentile $105,050
90th percentile $161,120
Employed locally 430
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,050
    25th
    $110,720
    50th (median)
    $131,540
    75th
    $137,110
    90th
    $161,120

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 148% Median Physician Assistants salary is 48% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,310
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $158,300
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $154,400
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $153,630

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,080
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Nurse Practitioners $121,810
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Portland, ME is $63.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.26 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Portland, ME is 1.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $105,050 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,720.