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Physician Assistant
GoHealth Urgent Care · Ballston, VA
$69.00–$77.00/ hour
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Physician Assistant jobs in Richmond, VA
Physician Assistants in the Richmond area earn a median of $62.53 per hour, about $130,050 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $49.86 and $75.90. That ranks 157th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 188th of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Richmond. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Richmond.
- $62.53median pay per hour, Richmond
- $50–$76typical range per hour
- 470physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 98cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Physician Assistant pay in Richmond, VA
The metro median is 4% below the Virginia statewide median of $65.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 470 physician assistants employed in the Richmond metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.79 | $95,240 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $49.86 | $103,710 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.53 | $130,050 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $75.90 | $157,870 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $81.61 | $169,750 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Richmond ranks
- 157th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 188th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Richmond
- Overall prices in Richmond run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.53 median hour buys what $63.90 buys at the national price level, in line with 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$2,251
- Per year: $112,554
- Per month: $9,380
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Richmond metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Richmond
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $157 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,659 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,567 |
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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Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Portsmouth, VA
$128k–$166k/ year
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Carilion Clinic · Roanoke, VA
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Hospitals in Richmond
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Richmond, 5 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours St Marys Hospital Richmond, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Richmond Va Medical Center Richmond, VA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Cjw Medical Center Richmond, VA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Henrico Doctors' Hospital Richmond, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals Richmond, VA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital Richmond, VA | Acute care | 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 Richmond city
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Richmond city (1 population-group, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News, VA | 61 mi | $60.53/hr | 183,056 |
| Hampton, VA | 73 mi | $60.53/hr | 137,596 |
| Suffolk, VA | 74 mi | $60.53/hr | 103,105 |
| Portsmouth, VA | 77 mi | $60.53/hr | 96,482 |
| Norfolk, VA | 80 mi | $60.53/hr | 231,105 |
| Chesapeake, VA | 87 mi | $60.53/hr | 254,997 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Richmond, VA?
Physician Assistants in the Richmond metro area have a median pay of $62.53 per hour, about $130,050 a year. The middle half earn between $49.86 and $75.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Richmond a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Richmond ranks 188th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 157th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Where do physician assistants work in Richmond?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Richmond, led by Bon Secours St Marys Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Richmond 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 Richmond in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Richmond 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 Richmond?
The federal per diem benchmark in Richmond is $157 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,659 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PA pay reportRichmond, 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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