Physician Assistant salary in Virginia
Physician Assistants in Virginia earn a median of $65.14 per hour, about $135,490 a year, 2% above the U.S. median of $64.07. The middle half earn between $54.68 and $76.84 per hour. The highest median among Virginia metro areas is in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, at $70.12 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $65.14median pay per hour
- $135,490median pay per year
- 3,530physician assistants employed in Virginia
- #17of 50 states by median pay
Physician Assistant pay in Virginia: percentiles
| Level | Virginia per hour | Virginia per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.80 | $95,260 | $45.79 |
| Lower quartile | $54.68 | $113,730 | $54.70 |
| Median | $65.14 | $135,490 | $64.07 |
| Upper quartile | $76.84 | $159,830 | $77.00 |
| Top 10% | $89.71 | $186,600 | $87.60 |
Physician Assistant pay by metro area in Virginia
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Virginia median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $70.12 | $145,840 | 40 | 8% above | $76.95 |
| Richmond, VA | $62.53 | $130,050 | 470 | 4% below | $63.90 |
| Roanoke, VA | $62.38 | $129,750 | 180 | 4% below | $66.63 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $62.01 | $128,980 | 90 | 5% below | — |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $60.53 | $125,910 | 710 | 7% below | $61.80 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $60.42 | $125,680 | 40 | 7% below | $65.17 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $57.19 | $118,960 | 100 | 12% below | $59.29 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $57.14 | $118,850 | 90 | 12% below | $63.94 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $57.08 | $118,730 | 50 | 12% below | $60.15 |
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 Virginia
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $63.01 | $131,070 | 3% below Virginia |
| Kentucky | $53.03 | $110,300 | 19% below Virginia |
| Maryland | $64.47 | $134,100 | 1% below Virginia |
| North Carolina | $61.80 | $128,540 | 5% below Virginia |
| Tennessee | $54.80 | $113,990 | 16% below Virginia |
| West Virginia | $59.12 | $122,970 | 9% below Virginia |
What employers are posting in Virginia
- 11roles with published pay
- $67.50median pay per hour
- $55–$79typical published range
- 5employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Washington Healthcare | 4 | $63.64 |
| GoHealth Urgent Care | 3 | $73 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 2 | $63.69 |
| Carilion Clinic | 1 | $67.50 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $75.74 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 11 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Virginia?
The median is $65.14 per hour, about $135,490 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $45.80 and the top 10% earn over $89.71 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Virginia city pays physician assistants the most?
Among Virginia metro areas, Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA has the highest median at $70.12 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Virginia rank for physician assistant pay?
Virginia ranks 17th 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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- GoHealth Urgent CareWest Springfield, VA · 3 postings$73.00/ hr$69–$77
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAPortsmouth, VA · 2 postings$63.69/ hr$49–$80
- Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 4 postings$63.64/ hr$55–$73
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