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

Physician Assistant Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$105,920/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.92/hr
▼ 22% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
320
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$121,813 #49 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Mississippi, explained

Physician assistants in Mississippi earn a median of $105,920 per year ($50.92 per hour), which is 22% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $44,030, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $165,630. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $105,920 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $105,920 is worth about $121,813 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #49 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,030
$21.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$105,920
$50.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,630
$79.63/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $105,920 $121,813
Louisiana $128,870 $146,100 −$22,950
Arkansas $118,430 $136,225 −$12,510
Tennessee $118,240 $128,704 −$12,320
Alabama $104,960 $118,168 +$960

Physician Assistant in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Mississippi?

Physician assistants in Mississippi earn a median of $105,920 per year ($50.92 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay physician assistants well?

At $105,920, Mississippi pays 22% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 320 work in the state.

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