Physician Assistants Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $129,750 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $62.38
10th percentile $81,870
90th percentile $162,280
Employed locally 180
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,870
    25th
    $105,170
    50th (median)
    $129,750
    75th
    $144,560
    90th
    $162,280

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 192% Median Physician Assistants salary is 92% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Roanoke, VA is $62.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.27 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Roanoke, VA is 2.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $81,870 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,170.