Physician Assistants Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $132,000 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.46
10th percentile $107,510
90th percentile $157,400
Employed locally 70
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,510
    25th
    $127,100
    50th (median)
    $132,000
    75th
    $143,740
    90th
    $157,400

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 173% Median Physician Assistants salary is 73% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $158,690
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $154,550
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $144,840
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $144,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $140,610
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $138,670

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,030
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,070
    Dental Hygienists$81,080
    Physicians, All Other$364,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,930
    Nurse Practitioners$127,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Wausau, WI is $63.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.01 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Wausau, WI is 0.9% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $107,510 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,100.