PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Physician Assistant
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Portsmouth, VA
$128k–$166k/ year
Physician Assistant jobs in Norfolk, VA
Physician Assistants in the Norfolk area earn a median of $60.53 per hour, about $125,910 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $50.80 and $75.03. That ranks 213th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 226th of 301 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Norfolk and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Norfolk and what they pay.
- $60.53median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $51–$75typical range per hour
- 710physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Roles in other cities of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area.
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Physician Assistant (Primary Care)
Veterans Health Administration · Hampton, VA
$118k–$197k/ year
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $70.77 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $75.74 |
Physician Assistant pay in Norfolk, VA
The metro median is 7% below the Virginia statewide median of $65.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 710 physician assistants employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $44.11 | $91,750 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $50.80 | $105,660 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $60.53 | $125,910 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $75.03 | $156,060 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $85.82 | $178,510 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Norfolk ranks
- 213th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 226th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 8 Virginia 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 Norfolk
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $60.53 median hour buys what $61.80 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.
Estimate your Norfolk paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,179
- Per year: $108,954
- Per month: $9,080
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Norfolk
| 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 Norfolk
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Norfolk, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters Inc Norfolk, VA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Norfolk city
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Norfolk city (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | 8 mi | $60.53/hr | 96,482 |
| Hampton, VA | 9 mi | $60.53/hr | 137,596 |
| Richmond, VA | 80 mi | $62.53/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 109 mi | $54.30/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 111 mi | $66.32/hr | 95,138 |
| Alexandria, VA | 139 mi | $66.18/hr | 159,102 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Virginia · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Norfolk
Norfolk city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Norfolk, VA?
Physician Assistants in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $60.53 per hour, about $125,910 a year. The middle half earn between $50.80 and $75.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Norfolk a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 226th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 213th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Norfolk?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Norfolk.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Norfolk as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Norfolk in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Norfolk city. 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 Norfolk?
The federal per diem benchmark in Norfolk 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 reportNorfolk, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- GoHealth Urgent CareWest Springfield, VA · 3 postings$73.00/ hr$69–$77
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAPortsmouth, VA · 2 postings$63.69/ hr$49–$80
- Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 4 postings$63.64/ hr$55–$73
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$55Median$67.50High$80
11 PA postings with published pay in Virginia, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 11 PA roles
- Physician AssistantPermanent$69.00–$77.00/ hour
- Physician AssistantPermanent$69.00–$77.00/ hour
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