GA · Savannah · Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant jobs in Savannah, GA

Pay for physician assistants in the Savannah area centers on $53.66 per hour, or about $111,610 a year. The lower quarter earns under $52.00 and the upper quarter over $64.92. That ranks 300th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 283rd of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Savannah. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Savannah.

Physician Assistant pay in Savannah, GA

The metro median is 1% above the Georgia statewide median of $52.88 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 140 physician assistants employed in the Savannah metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$47.35$98,49026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$52.00$108,16019% below U.S. median
Median$53.66$111,61016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$64.92$135,0301% above U.S. median
Top 10%$75.85$157,77018% above U.S. median

How Savannah ranks

  • 300th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 283rd of 301 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 10 Georgia 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 Savannah

  • Overall prices in Savannah run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $53.66 median hour buys what $56.36 buys at the national price level, 12% 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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Estimate your Savannah paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,932
  • Per year: $96,588
  • Per month: $8,049

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Savannah metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Savannah

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$152
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,624
13-week assignment$21,112

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).

Open Physician Assistant roles in Georgia

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Savannah as they open.

PermanentPosted 5 days ago

Physician Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Stewart, GA

$90k–$116k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 887938300
New this week
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Physician Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Benning, GA

$95k–$123k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 887166100
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Hospitals in Savannah

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Savannah, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Candler Hospital
Savannah, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah
Savannah, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, GA
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Coastal Harbor Treatment Center
Savannah, GA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Georgia Regional Hosp Savannah
Savannah, GA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Chatham County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Chatham County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Summerville, SC90 mi$61.00/hr52,625
North Charleston, SC91 mi$61.00/hr126,005
Charleston, SC91 mi$61.00/hr157,665
Mount Pleasant, SC95 mi$61.00/hr95,604
Goose Creek, SC97 mi$61.00/hr50,352
Augusta, GA106 mi$50.55/hr201,737

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License and tax basics in Georgia

Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Georgia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Savannah

Savannah city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physician assistants make in Savannah, GA?

Physician Assistants in the Savannah metro area have a median pay of $53.66 per hour, about $111,610 a year. The middle half earn between $52.00 and $64.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Savannah a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?

Savannah ranks 283rd of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 300th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do physician assistants work in Savannah?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Savannah, led by Candler Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Savannah as a physician assistant?

Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Savannah in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Chatham 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 Savannah?

The federal per diem benchmark in Savannah is $152 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your PA pay reportSavannah, GA · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Piedmont Medical Care CorporationStockbridge, GA · 1 wage offer$112.98/ hr$113–$113
  • Northside Hospital, Inc.Lawrenceville, GA · 1 wage offer$72.12/ hr$72–$72
  • Lifeline Medical Center LLCNorcross, GA · 1 wage offer$61.80/ hr$62–$62
  • Piedmont Medical Care CorporationAtlanta, GA · 1 wage offer$52.88/ hr$53–$53

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$55Median$66.96High$103

4 employer-reported wage offers for PA in federal filings in Georgia, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 PA roles

  1. Physician AssistantPermanent
    $90k–$116k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Stewart, GA · posted 5 days ago
  2. Physician AssistantPermanent
    $95k–$123k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Benning, GA · posted 9 days ago

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