Physician Assistants Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $120,930 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $58.14
10th percentile $97,020
90th percentile $175,720
Employed locally 50
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,020
    25th
    $111,250
    50th (median)
    $120,930
    75th
    $153,440
    90th
    $175,720

    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 South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,120
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,970
    Physicians, All Other $188,510
    Pharmacists $136,480
    Nurse Practitioners $109,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in South Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in South Florida is $58.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.48 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in South Florida is 9.3% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $97,020 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,250.