Physician Assistants Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $65.33

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$47.78
25th$58.02
Median$65.33
75th$78.84
90th$91.48

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do physician assistants make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $65.33; the mean hourly wage is $67.92.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for physician assistants?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $47.78 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for physician assistants?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $91.48 per hour.