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Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant
BrightSpring Health Services · Jacksonville, FL
$100k–$120k/ year
Physician Assistant jobs in Winter Haven, FL
Pay for physician assistants in the Winter Haven area centers on $58.40 per hour, or about $121,470 a year. The lower quarter earns under $47.71 and the upper quarter over $75.90. That ranks 264th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 256th of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Winter Haven. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Winter Haven.
- $58.40median pay per hour, Lakeland
- $48–$76typical range per hour
- 260physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Physician Assistant pay in Winter Haven, FL
The metro median is 4% below the Florida statewide median of $61.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 260 physician assistants employed in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.00 | $37,440 | 72% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $47.71 | $99,240 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $58.40 | $121,470 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $75.90 | $157,870 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $83.68 | $174,050 | 31% above U.S. median |
How Winter Haven ranks
- 264th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 256th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 15th 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 Winter Haven
- Overall prices in Lakeland-Winter Haven run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $58.40 median hour buys what $60.12 buys at the national price level, 6% 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$2,102
- Per year: $105,120
- Per month: $8,760
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Winter Haven
| 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 Winter Haven
CMS lists 1 hospital in Winter Haven, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven Hospital Winter Haven, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 Polk County
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Polk County (5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland, FL | 14 mi | $58.40/hr | 124,990 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 26 mi | $61.10/hr | 84,756 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 30 mi | $61.10/hr | 71,036 |
| Clermont, FL | 33 mi | $61.10/hr | 50,851 |
| Orlando, FL | 38 mi | $61.10/hr | 334,854 |
| Ocoee, FL | 39 mi | $61.10/hr | 51,269 |
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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 Winter Haven
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Winter Haven, FL?
Physician Assistants in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area have a median pay of $58.40 per hour, about $121,470 a year. The middle half earn between $47.71 and $75.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Winter Haven a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Lakeland-Winter Haven ranks 256th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 264th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do physician assistants work in Winter Haven?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Winter Haven, led by Winter Haven Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Polk 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 Winter Haven?
The federal per diem benchmark in Winter Haven 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.
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Your PA pay reportWinter Haven, 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
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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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