PermanentPosted 3 days ago
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi
$101k–$152k/ year
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Physician Assistant jobs in Southaven, MS
Pay for physician assistants in the Southaven area centers on $59.74 per hour, or about $124,260 a year. The lower quarter earns under $48.78 and the upper quarter over $63.88. That ranks 234th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 167th of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Southaven. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Southaven.
- $59.74median pay per hour, Memphis
- $49–$64typical range per hour
- 330physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Physician Assistant pay in Southaven, MS
The metro median is 19% above the Mississippi statewide median of $50.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 330 physician assistants employed in the Memphis metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.53).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $44.23 | $92,000 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.78 | $101,460 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $59.74 | $124,260 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $63.88 | $132,870 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $66.24 | $137,780 | 3% above U.S. median |
How Southaven ranks
- 234th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 167th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
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 Southaven
- Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $59.74 median hour buys what $64.81 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,151
- Per year: $107,532
- Per month: $8,961
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Southaven
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,358 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,654 |
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).
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi
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Hospitals in Southaven
CMS lists 1 hospital in Southaven, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto Southaven, MS | Acute care | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 11 mi | $59.74/hr | 610,919 |
| Collierville, TN | 17 mi | $59.74/hr | 51,951 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 72 mi | $49.78/hr | 82,384 |
| Jackson, TN | 81 mi | $48.58/hr | 69,303 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 129 mi | $20.32/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 136 mi | $20.32/hr | 204,774 |
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License and tax basics in Mississippi
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Southaven, MS?
Physician Assistants in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $59.74 per hour, about $124,260 a year. The middle half earn between $48.78 and $63.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Southaven a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Memphis ranks 167th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 234th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Where do physician assistants work in Southaven?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Southaven, led by Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Mississippi license to work in Southaven as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi 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 Southaven?
The federal per diem benchmark in Southaven is $126 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,358 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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- North Mississippi Health ServicesMississippi · 2 postings$60.76/ hr$49–$73
- 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
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