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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Advanced Pulmonary Services
UW Health · Madison, WI
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Physician Assistant jobs in Madison, WI
Physician Assistants in the Madison area earn a median of $65.86 per hour, about $136,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $63.59 and $73.48. That ranks 73rd of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 91st of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Madison. The free report below lists employers near Madison and what they pay.
- $65.86median pay per hour, Madison
- $64–$73typical range per hour
- 320physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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3 more open roles from employers in Madison. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Internal Medicine
UW Health · Madison, WI
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Pediatric Cardiology
UW Health · Madison, WI
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Physician Assistant pay in Madison, WI
The metro median is 3% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $63.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 320 physician assistants employed in the Madison metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $53.96 | $112,240 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $63.59 | $132,270 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.86 | $136,990 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $73.48 | $152,840 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $79.38 | $165,110 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Madison ranks
- 73rd of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 91st of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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.
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- Overall prices in Madison run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $65.86 median hour buys what $67.70 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Madison paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,371
- Per year: $118,548
- Per month: $9,879
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Madison metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Madison
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $124 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,428 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,564 |
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).
Open Physician Assistant roles in Wisconsin
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Madison as they open.
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.88 FTE Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner- Emergency Medicine - St. Lukes, W. Allis, S. Shore
Advocate Health · Wisconsin
$59.00–$88.50/ hour
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Physician Assistant - Surgical Care
Veterans Health Administration · Milwaukee, WI
$105k–$175k/ year
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Neurosurgery Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Janesville, WI $115,000 - $165,000
Mercy · Wisconsin
$85k–$145k/ year
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Physician Assistant Urgent Care - Casual
Advocate Health · Greenfield, WI
$54.90–$82.35/ hour
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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Oncology Burlington
Advocate Health · Burlington, WI
$54.90–$82.35/ hour
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Physician Assistant - Urology
Veterans Health Administration · Green Bay, WI
$103k–$171k/ year
Hospitals in Madison
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Madison, 4 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Va Medical Center Madison, WI | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Unitypoint Health - Meriter Madison, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority Madison, WI | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison Madison, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mendota Mental Health Institute Madison, WI | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Dane County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Dane County (1 facility). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 35 mi | $63.52/hr | 66,428 |
| Waukesha, WI | 60 mi | $63.86/hr | 71,461 |
| Rockford, IL | 60 mi | $61.53/hr | 147,486 |
| West Allis, WI | 71 mi | $63.86/hr | 59,784 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 74 mi | $63.86/hr | 563,531 |
| Dubuque, IA | 76 mi | $60.20/hr | 58,987 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Wisconsin · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
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.
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Other healthcare roles in Madison
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Madison, WI?
Physician Assistants in the Madison metro area have a median pay of $65.86 per hour, about $136,990 a year. The middle half earn between $63.59 and $73.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Madison a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Madison ranks 91st of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 73rd of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do physician assistants work in Madison?
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Madison, led by Madison Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Madison 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 Madison in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Dane 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 Madison?
The federal per diem benchmark in Madison is $124 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,428 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PA pay reportMadison, 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
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