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Physician Assistant jobs in Hoover, AL
Physician Assistants in the Hoover area earn a median of $48.23 per hour, about $100,320 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.37 and $54.18. That ranks 325th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 296th of 301 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Hoover and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hoover.
- $48.23median pay per hour, Birmingham
- $35–$54typical range per hour
- 340physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 1% below the Alabama statewide median of $48.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 340 physician assistants employed in the Birmingham metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.63 | $57,470 | 57% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.37 | $73,570 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.23 | $100,320 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $54.18 | $112,690 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $71.30 | $148,300 | 11% above U.S. median |
How Hoover ranks
- 325th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 296th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 3 Alabama metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Hoover
- Overall prices in Birmingham run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.23 median hour buys what $52.63 buys at the national price level, 18% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Hoover paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,736
- Per year: $86,814
- Per month: $7,234
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Birmingham metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Hoover
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,442 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,746 |
Travel physician assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the Birmingham area
CMS lists 9 hospitals in the Birmingham area, 1 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Va Medical Center Birmingham, AL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Birmingham, AL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Grandview Medical Center Birmingham, AL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Princeton Baptist Medical Center Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Vincent's Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St. Vincent's East Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Alabama Hospital Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| The Children's Hospital Of Alabama Birmingham, AL | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services Birmingham, AL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 11 mi | $48.23/hr | 196,357 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 43 mi | $48.86/hr | 114,288 |
| Montgomery, AL | 78 mi | $48.86/hr | 195,818 |
| Decatur, AL | 83 mi | $48.86/hr | 57,974 |
| Huntsville, AL | 92 mi | $51.10/hr | 230,402 |
| Madison, AL | 92 mi | $51.10/hr | 64,029 |
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License and tax basics in Alabama
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Hoover, AL?
Physician Assistants in the Birmingham metro area have a median pay of $48.23 per hour, about $100,320 a year. The middle half earn between $35.37 and $54.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Hoover a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Birmingham ranks 296th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 325th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Hoover?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Birmingham area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hoover.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Hoover as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Hoover?
The federal per diem benchmark in Hoover is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physician assistants in Hoover?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$104.30/ hr$94–$115
- Valley Children's HealthcareMadera, CA · 3 postings$103.69/ hr$75–$123
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$100.70/ hr$86–$108
- Sharp HealthCareLa Mesa, CA · 3 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
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