Physician Assistant salary in Georgia
Physician Assistants in Georgia earn a median of $52.88 per hour, about $109,990 a year, 17% below the U.S. median of $64.07. The middle half earn between $28.84 and $64.07 per hour. The highest median among Georgia metro areas is in Athens-Clarke County, GA, at $62.36 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $52.88median pay per hour
- $109,990median pay per year
- 4,400physician assistants employed in Georgia
- #47of 50 states by median pay
Physician Assistant pay in Georgia: percentiles
| Level | Georgia per hour | Georgia per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.84 | $59,990 | $45.79 |
| Lower quartile | $28.84 | $59,990 | $54.70 |
| Median | $52.88 | $109,990 | $64.07 |
| Upper quartile | $64.07 | $133,270 | $77.00 |
| Top 10% | $75.54 | $157,120 | $87.60 |
Physician Assistant pay by metro area in Georgia
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Georgia median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $62.36 | $129,710 | 140 | 18% above | $66.81 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $58.73 | $122,150 | 100 | 11% above | $66.34 |
| Albany, GA | $58.32 | $121,300 | 50 | 10% above | $66.52 |
| Valdosta, GA | $56.57 | $117,660 | 40 | 7% above | $64.09 |
| Savannah, GA | $53.66 | $111,610 | 140 | 1% above | $56.36 |
| Gainesville, GA | $53.55 | $111,380 | 80 | 1% above | — |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $51.87 | $107,900 | 2,670 | 2% below | $51.84 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $50.55 | $105,150 | 330 | 4% below | $55.00 |
| Dalton, GA | $49.86 | $103,710 | 30 | 6% below | $55.50 |
| Rome, GA | $49.19 | $102,320 | 70 | 7% below | $54.56 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $46.88 | $97,510 | 110 | 11% below | $52.50 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Physician Assistant pay in states next to Georgia
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48.86 | $101,620 | 8% below Georgia |
| Florida | $61.15 | $127,200 | 16% above Georgia |
| North Carolina | $61.80 | $128,540 | 17% above Georgia |
| South Carolina | $57.31 | $119,190 | 8% above Georgia |
| Tennessee | $54.80 | $113,990 | 4% above Georgia |
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Common questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Georgia?
The median is $52.88 per hour, about $109,990 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $28.84 and the top 10% earn over $75.54 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Georgia city pays physician assistants the most?
Among Georgia metro areas, Athens-Clarke County, GA has the highest median at $62.36 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Georgia rank for physician assistant pay?
Georgia ranks 47th of 50 states by median physician assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- Piedmont Medical Care CorporationStockbridge, GA · 1 wage offer$112.98/ hr$113–$113
- Northside Hospital, Inc.Lawrenceville, GA · 1 wage offer$72.12/ hr$72–$72
- Lifeline Medical Center LLCNorcross, GA · 1 wage offer$61.80/ hr$62–$62
- Piedmont Medical Care CorporationAtlanta, GA · 1 wage offer$52.88/ hr$53–$53
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