PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant
BrightSpring Health Services · Jacksonville, FL
$100k–$120k/ year
Physician Assistant jobs in Fort Pierce, FL
The median physician assistant pay in the Fort Pierce area is $62.42 per hour ($129,830 a year), with the typical range running from $49.45 to $71.80. That ranks 158th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 217th of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Fort Pierce. The free report below lists employers near Fort Pierce and what they pay.
- $62.42median pay per hour, Port St. Lucie
- $49–$72typical range per hour
- 180physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Physician Assistant pay in Fort Pierce, FL
The metro median is 2% above the Florida statewide median of $61.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 180 physician assistants employed in the Port St. Lucie metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $41.61 | $86,550 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $49.45 | $102,860 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.42 | $129,830 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $71.80 | $149,340 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $91.23 | $189,760 | 42% above U.S. median |
How Fort Pierce ranks
- 158th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 217th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 20 Florida 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 Fort Pierce
- Overall prices in Port St. Lucie run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.42 median hour buys what $62.28 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,247
- Per year: $112,356
- Per month: $9,363
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Port St. Lucie metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fort Pierce
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
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Hospitals in Fort Pierce
CMS lists 1 hospital in Fort Pierce, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital Fort Pierce, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in St. Lucie County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include St. Lucie County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 11 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 10 mi | $62.42/hr | 258,575 |
| Jupiter, FL | 38 mi | $61.74/hr | 62,987 |
| Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 41 mi | $61.74/hr | 63,284 |
| Palm Bay, FL | 42 mi | $60.02/hr | 142,023 |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 49 mi | $61.74/hr | 127,744 |
| Melbourne, FL | 51 mi | $60.02/hr | 87,561 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Florida · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Florida
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Fort Pierce
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Fort Pierce, FL?
Physician Assistants in the Port St. Lucie metro area have a median pay of $62.42 per hour, about $129,830 a year. The middle half earn between $49.45 and $71.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fort Pierce a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Port St. Lucie ranks 217th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 158th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do physician assistants work in Fort Pierce?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Fort Pierce, led by Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Fort Pierce as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Fort Pierce in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include St. Lucie County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Fort Pierce?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fort Pierce is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physician assistants in Fort Pierce?
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Your PA pay reportFort Pierce, FL · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Perfusion.com Inc.Fort Myers, FL · 1 wage offer$94.95/ hr$95–$95
- Drs. Ellis, Rojas, Ross & Debs, Inc.Miami, FL · 1 wage offer$88.94/ hr$89–$89
- Florida Hospital Medical Group, Inc.Orlando, FL · 1 wage offer$53.35/ hr$53–$53
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$53Median$88.94High$95
3 employer-reported wage offers for PA in federal filings in Florida, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 PA roles
- Nurse Practitioner - Physician AssistantPermanent$100k–$120k/ year
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