Physician Assistants Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $129,010 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $62.02
10th percentile $95,710
90th percentile $166,710
Employed locally 90
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,710
    25th
    $104,990
    50th (median)
    $129,010
    75th
    $155,510
    90th
    $166,710

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,300
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,920
    Emergency Medical Technicians$35,900
    Pharmacists$131,640
    Psychiatric Technicians$41,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Southwest Virginia is $62.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Southwest Virginia is 3.2% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $95,710 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,990.