Physician Assistants Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $136,710 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $65.73
10th percentile $98,590
90th percentile $160,850
Employed locally 160
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,590
    25th
    $102,010
    50th (median)
    $136,710
    75th
    $139,650
    90th
    $160,850

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 176% Median Physician Assistants salary is 76% 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
    Midland, TX $152,500
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $147,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $140,610
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $139,750
    Minnesota $139,300
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $139,240

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,550
    Physical Therapists $84,930
    Dental Hygienists $80,410
    Medical Records Specialists $49,340
    Pharmacists $138,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Traverse City, MI is $65.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.57 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Traverse City, MI is 2.6% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $98,590 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,010.