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

Physician Assistant Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$141,190/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$67.88/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
3,660
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$143,164 #21 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Minnesota, explained

Physician assistants in Minnesota earn a median of $141,190 per year ($67.88 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $112,390, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $183,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $141,190 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $141,190 is worth about $143,164 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #21 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$112,390
$54.03/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$141,190
$67.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$183,320
$88.13/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $141,190 $143,164
Iowa $134,770 $153,563 +$6,420
Wisconsin $133,950 $142,356 +$7,240
North Dakota $133,450 $150,013 +$7,740
South Dakota $133,200 $150,362 +$7,990

Physician Assistant in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Minnesota?

Physician assistants in Minnesota earn a median of $141,190 per year ($67.88 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay physician assistants well?

At $141,190, Minnesota pays 4% above the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 3,660 work in the state.

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