verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physician Assistant Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$129,620/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.32/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
9,310
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$125,341 #47 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Florida, explained

Physician assistants in Florida earn a median of $129,620 per year ($62.32 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $98,530, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $181,610. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $129,620 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $129,620 is worth about $125,341 in national buying power — ranking Florida #47 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$98,530
$47.37/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$129,620
$62.32/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$181,610
$87.31/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $129,620 $125,341
Georgia $115,390 $119,832 +$14,230
Alabama $104,960 $118,168 +$24,660

Physician Assistant in Florida: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Florida?

Physician assistants in Florida earn a median of $129,620 per year ($62.32 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Florida pay physician assistants well?

At $129,620, Florida pays 5% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 9,310 work in the state.

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