WI · Green Bay · Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant jobs in Green Bay, WI

The median physician assistant pay in the Green Bay area is $62.71 per hour ($130,430 a year), with the typical range running from $61.99 to $65.76. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Green Bay. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Green Bay. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Green Bay.

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Physician Assistant pay in Green Bay, WI

The metro median is 2% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $63.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 170 physician assistants employed in the Green Bay metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$50.59$105,23021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$61.99$128,9403% below U.S. median
Median$62.71$130,4302% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$65.76$136,7803% above U.S. median
Top 10%$76.47$159,06019% above U.S. median

How Green Bay ranks

  • 147th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 96th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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 Green Bay

  • Overall prices in Green Bay run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $62.71 median hour buys what $67.37 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Green Bay paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,258
  • Per year: $112,878
  • Per month: $9,406

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Green Bay metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Green Bay

ItemFederal 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 Green Bay

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Green Bay, 3 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Aurora Baycare Medical Ctr
Green Bay, WI
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Bellin Memorial Hospital
Green Bay, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Vincent Hospital
Green Bay, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr
Green Bay, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Brown County Community Treatment Ctr
Green Bay, WI
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
Sbh Green Bay, Llc D/B/A Willow Creek Behavioral Health
Green Bay, WI
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Brown County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Brown County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Appleton, WI26 mi$62.04/hr75,344
Oshkosh, WI45 mi$61.49/hr67,242
Milwaukee, WI101 mi$63.86/hr563,531
West Allis, WI105 mi$63.86/hr59,784
Waukesha, WI105 mi$63.86/hr71,461
Madison, WI122 mi$65.86/hr285,300

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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.

Wisconsin state guide

Other healthcare roles in Green Bay

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Common questions

How much do physician assistants make in Green Bay, WI?

Physician Assistants in the Green Bay metro area have a median pay of $62.71 per hour, about $130,430 a year. The middle half earn between $61.99 and $65.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Green Bay a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?

Green Bay ranks 96th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 147th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physician assistants in Green Bay?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Green Bay. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Green Bay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Green Bay 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.

Is Green Bay in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Brown County. 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 Green Bay?

The federal per diem benchmark in Green Bay 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 reportGreen Bay, 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

  1. .88 FTE Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner- Emergency Medicine - St. Lukes, W. Allis, S. ShorePermanent
    $59.00–$88.50/ hour
    Advocate Health · Wisconsin · posted today
  2. Physician Assistant - Surgical CarePermanent
    $105k–$175k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Milwaukee, WI · posted yesterday

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