Physician Assistants Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $114,760 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $55.18
10th percentile $85,000
90th percentile $156,980
Employed locally 40
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,000
    25th
    $98,780
    50th (median)
    $114,760
    75th
    $122,350
    90th
    $156,980

    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 Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,420
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,250
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,620
    Nurse Practitioners$119,300
    Pharmacists$130,030
    Emergency Medical Technicians$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Southern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Southern South Carolina is $55.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.37 or more per hour.

    Is Southern South Carolina above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Southern South Carolina is 13.9% 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $85,000 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,780.