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

Physician Assistant Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$131,510/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.23/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
6,310
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$136,681 #31 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Michigan, explained

Physician assistants in Michigan earn a median of $131,510 per year ($63.23 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $104,000, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $162,570. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $131,510 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $131,510 is worth about $136,681 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #31 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$104,000
$50.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$131,510
$63.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$162,570
$78.16/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $131,510 $136,681
Wisconsin $133,950 $142,356 −$2,440
Ohio $132,090 $142,378 −$580
Indiana $132,050 $141,489 −$540

Physician Assistant in Michigan: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Michigan?

Physician assistants in Michigan earn a median of $131,510 per year ($63.23 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Michigan pay physician assistants well?

At $131,510, Michigan pays 3% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 6,310 work in the state.

Physician Assistant salary in other states

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