Physician Assistants Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $130,050 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $62.53
10th percentile $95,240
90th percentile $169,750
Employed locally 470
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,240
    25th
    $103,710
    50th (median)
    $130,050
    75th
    $157,870
    90th
    $169,750

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 154% Median Physician Assistants salary is 54% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $156,450
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $145,840
    Corvallis, OR $144,960

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Richmond, VA is $62.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.62 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Richmond, VA is 2.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $95,240 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,710.