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Physician Assistant - Surgical Care
Veterans Health Administration · Milwaukee, WI
$105k–$175k/ year
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Physician Assistant jobs in Waukesha, WI
Pay for physician assistants in the Waukesha area centers on $63.86 per hour, or about $132,820 a year. The lower quarter earns under $55.09 and the upper quarter over $66.03. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha. That ranks 109th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 135th of 301 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Waukesha.
- $63.86median pay per hour, Milwaukee
- $55–$66typical range per hour
- 1,230physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Physician Assistant Urgent Care - Casual
Advocate Health · Greenfield, WI
$54.90–$82.35/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $67.12 |
| Advocate Health | 1 | $68.62 |
Physician Assistant pay in Waukesha, WI
The metro median is in line with the Wisconsin statewide median of $63.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 1,230 physician assistants employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.49).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.74 | $97,220 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $55.09 | $114,590 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $63.86 | $132,820 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $66.03 | $137,340 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $78.54 | $163,360 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Waukesha ranks
- 109th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 135th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Waukesha
- Overall prices in Milwaukee-Waukesha run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $63.86 median hour buys what $65.88 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Waukesha paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,299
- Per year: $114,948
- Per month: $9,579
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Waukesha
| 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 Waukesha
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha Memorial Hospital Waukesha, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Waukesha County Mental Health Ctr Waukesha, 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.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis, WI | 11 mi | $63.86/hr | 59,784 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 15 mi | $63.86/hr | 563,531 |
| Racine, WI | 29 mi | $62.72/hr | 78,057 |
| Kenosha, WI | 35 mi | $62.94/hr | 99,578 |
| Janesville, WI | 45 mi | $63.52/hr | 66,428 |
| Waukegan, IL | 48 mi | $59.13/hr | 88,570 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Waukesha, WI?
Physician Assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $63.86 per hour, about $132,820 a year. The middle half earn between $55.09 and $66.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waukesha a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 135th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 109th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Waukesha?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Waukesha.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Waukesha 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 Waukesha?
The federal per diem benchmark in Waukesha 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 reportWaukesha, 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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