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

Physician Assistant Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$137,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$66.13/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
2,950
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$131,061 #42 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Maryland, explained

Physician assistants in Maryland earn a median of $137,560 per year ($66.13 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $110,190, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $174,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $137,560 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $137,560 is worth about $131,061 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #42 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$110,190
$52.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$137,560
$66.13/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$174,280
$83.79/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $137,560 $131,061
Delaware $139,350 $139,618 −$1,790
Virginia $135,940 $134,456 +$1,620
District of Columbia $135,140 $122,965 +$2,420
West Virginia $128,610 $143,703 +$8,950
Pennsylvania $127,070 $130,232 +$10,490

Physician Assistant in Maryland: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Maryland?

Physician assistants in Maryland earn a median of $137,560 per year ($66.13 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Maryland pay physician assistants well?

At $137,560, Maryland pays 1% above the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 2,950 work in the state.

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