SOC 29-1071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physician Assistants — Georgia
Georgia · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Georgia is $115,390 a year, trailing the national median of $135,880 by 15.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Georgia is $115,390 a year, trailing the national median of $135,880 by 15.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $62,230 and $141,740. The lowest tenth earn under $62,230, while the highest tenth earn more than $172,050.
The area has 5,610 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Georgia ranks number 49th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Savannah records the highest median at $125,500. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 63rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,230 | −54.2% |
| 25th | $62,230 | −54.2% |
| Median (50th) | $115,390 | −15.1% |
| 75th | $141,740 | +4.3% |
| 90th | $172,050 | +26.6% |
| Mean | $112,090 | −17.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $115,390 goes as far as $119,823 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$115,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$119,823US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $115,390 a year, 15.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,230 to $172,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,610 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 49th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $125,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physician Assistants in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $115,390, or $55.48 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $135,880, so pay in Georgia is 15.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Georgia earns more than $172,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,230 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Savannah, at $125,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,610 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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