Physician Assistants Salary in Southwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $139,240 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $66.94
10th percentile $112,110
90th percentile $213,790
Employed locally 90
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $112,110
    25th
    $128,990
    50th (median)
    $139,240
    75th
    $165,090
    90th
    $213,790

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,360
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,500
    Emergency Medical Technicians$41,440
    Pharmacists$141,530
    Dental Hygienists$94,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Southwest Minnesota is $66.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.02 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Southwest Minnesota is 4.5% above 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $112,110 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,990.