PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine (NWWI)
Mayo Clinic · Eau Claire, WI
$131k–$183k/ year
Top 25% pay
Physician Assistant jobs in Eau Claire, WI
Pay for physician assistants in the Eau Claire area centers on $62.04 per hour, or about $129,030 a year. The lower quarter earns under $60.78 and the upper quarter over $64.90. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Eau Claire. That ranks 172nd of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 107th of 301 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Eau Claire.
- $62.04median pay per hour, Eau Claire
- $61–$65typical range per hour
- 100physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 3% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $63.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 100 physician assistants employed in the Eau Claire 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% | $50.27 | $104,560 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $60.78 | $126,420 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.04 | $129,030 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $64.90 | $134,990 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $75.81 | $157,680 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Eau Claire ranks
- 172nd of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 107th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th of 11 Wisconsin 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 Eau Claire
- Overall prices in Eau Claire run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.04 median hour buys what $66.86 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Eau Claire paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,233
- Per year: $111,672
- Per month: $9,306
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Eau Claire metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Eau Claire
| 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 Eau Claire
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Eau Claire, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital Eau Claire, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse, WI | 70 mi | $63.86/hr | 51,049 |
| Woodbury, MN | 70 mi | $67.60/hr | 80,596 |
| Rochester, MN | 74 mi | $63.94/hr | 123,624 |
| St. Paul, MN | 79 mi | $67.60/hr | 307,465 |
| Eagan, MN | 82 mi | $67.60/hr | 67,240 |
| Apple Valley, MN | 84 mi | $67.60/hr | 55,272 |
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License and tax basics in Wisconsin
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Wisconsin 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 Eau Claire, WI?
Physician Assistants in the Eau Claire metro area have a median pay of $62.04 per hour, about $129,030 a year. The middle half earn between $60.78 and $64.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Eau Claire a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Eau Claire ranks 107th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 172nd of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Eau Claire?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Eau Claire. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Eau Claire.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Eau Claire as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin 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 Eau Claire?
The federal per diem benchmark in Eau Claire 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 reportEau Claire, WI · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Advocate HealthGreenfield, WI · 3 postings$68.62/ hr$55–$88
- Veterans Health AdministrationMilwaukee, WI · 2 postings$66.46/ hr$49–$84
- MercyWisconsin · 2 postings$55.35/ hr$41–$70
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$43Median$67.87High$87
8 PA postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 8 PA roles
- .88 FTE Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner- Emergency Medicine - St. Lukes, W. Allis, S. ShorePermanent$59.00–$88.50/ hour
- Physician Assistant - Surgical CarePermanent$105k–$175k/ year
+ 6 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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