PermanentPosted today
Physician Assistant - Hospitalist - Edina, MN
Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN
$128k–$184k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Physician Assistant jobs in Apple Valley, MN
Pay for physician assistants in the Apple Valley area centers on $67.60 per hour, or about $140,610 a year. The lower quarter earns under $64.11 and the upper quarter over $78.95. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Apple Valley metro area. That ranks 58th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 173rd of 301 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Apple Valley.
- $67.60median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $64–$79typical range per hour
- 2,340physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Physician Assistant
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Woodbury, MN
$59k–$101k/ year
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Health Services | 1 | $75.03 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $38.29 |
Physician Assistant pay in Apple Valley, MN
The metro median is 1% above the Minnesota statewide median of $66.97 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 2,340 physician assistants employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $59.79 | $124,360 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $64.11 | $133,350 | in line with U.S. median |
| Median | $67.60 | $140,610 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $78.95 | $164,220 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $81.76 | $170,060 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Apple Valley ranks
- 58th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 173rd of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 4 Minnesota 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 Apple Valley
- Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $67.60 median hour buys what $64.49 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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 Apple Valley paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,434
- Per year: $121,680
- Per month: $10,140
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Apple Valley
| 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).
Hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area
CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, 9 of the 14 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Minneapolis Va Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ridgeview Medical Center Waconia, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Allina United Hospital Saint Paul, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville, MN | 4 mi | $67.60/hr | 64,864 |
| Eagan, MN | 5 mi | $67.60/hr | 67,240 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Minnesota · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Minnesota
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Minnesota 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 Apple Valley, MN?
Physician Assistants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $67.60 per hour, about $140,610 a year. The middle half earn between $64.11 and $78.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Apple Valley a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 173rd of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 58th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Apple Valley?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Apple Valley.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Apple Valley as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota 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 Apple Valley?
The federal per diem benchmark in Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley?
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Your PA pay reportApple Valley, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Fairview Health ServicesEdina, MN · 2 postings$73.25/ hr$58–$89
- Premise HealthThief River Falls, MN · 2 postings$69.72/ hr$58–$77
- Mayo ClinicRochester, MN · 10 postings$69.03/ hr$35–$88
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 18 postings$67.31/ hr$56–$88
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$56Median$68.55High$80
41 PA postings with published pay in Minnesota, 35 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 41 PA roles
- Physician Assistant - Hospitalist - Edina, MNPermanent$128k–$184k/ year
- Cardiology – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – St. Cloud, MinnesotaPermanent$121k–$164k/ year
+ 39 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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