WI · Racine · Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant jobs in Racine, WI

Physician Assistants in the Racine area earn a median of $62.72 per hour, about $130,450 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $61.68 and $64.60. That ranks 146th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 150th of 301 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Racine and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Racine and what they pay.

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Physician Assistant pay in Racine, 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 50 physician assistants employed in the Racine-Mount Pleasant metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.67).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$53.04$110,32017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$61.68$128,2904% below U.S. median
Median$62.72$130,4502% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$64.60$134,3701% above U.S. median
Top 10%$71.98$149,72012% above U.S. median

How Racine ranks

  • 146th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 150th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th 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 Racine

  • Overall prices in Racine-Mount Pleasant run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $62.72 median hour buys what $65.36 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Racine paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,258
  • Per year: $112,896
  • Per month: $9,408

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

Travel assignment per diem in Racine

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 Racine

CMS lists 1 hospital in Racine, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine, WI
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Racine County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Racine County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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
Kenosha, WI10 mi$62.94/hr99,578
West Allis, WI22 mi$63.86/hr59,784
Milwaukee, WI25 mi$63.86/hr563,531
Waukegan, IL25 mi$59.13/hr88,570
Waukesha, WI29 mi$63.86/hr71,461
Palatine, IL44 mi$59.13/hr65,951

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.

Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Wisconsin state guide

Other healthcare roles in Racine

Racine city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physician assistants make in Racine, WI?

Physician Assistants in the Racine-Mount Pleasant metro area have a median pay of $62.72 per hour, about $130,450 a year. The middle half earn between $61.68 and $64.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Racine-Mount Pleasant ranks 150th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 146th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physician assistants in Racine?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Racine-Mount Pleasant area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Racine.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Racine 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 Racine in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Racine 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 Racine?

The federal per diem benchmark in Racine 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 reportRacine, 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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