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

Physician Assistant Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$133,950/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.40/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
3,580
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$142,356 #23 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Wisconsin, explained

Physician assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $133,950 per year ($64.40 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $102,420, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $169,150. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $133,950 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $133,950 is worth about $142,356 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #23 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$102,420
$49.24/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$133,950
$64.40/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$169,150
$81.32/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $133,950 $142,356
Minnesota $141,190 $143,164 −$7,240
Iowa $134,770 $153,563 −$820
Illinois $131,950 $132,005 +$2,000
Michigan $131,510 $136,681 +$2,440

Physician Assistant in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Wisconsin?

Physician assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $133,950 per year ($64.40 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay physician assistants well?

At $133,950, Wisconsin pays 1% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 3,580 work in the state.

Physician Assistant salary in other states

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