How much does a physician assistant make in Alabama?
$105,000a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Alabama. That is $50.46 an hour or $8,747 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.46
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,020Median: $105,000Highest 10%: $145,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,020 | $39.91 | |
| 25th | $98,710 | $47.46 | |
| Median | $105,000 | $50.46 | |
| 75th | $122,800 | $59.05 | |
| 90th | $145,100 | $69.76 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $117,000 |
| Daphne, AL | $112,600 |
| Huntsville, AL | $107,200 |
| Birmingham, AL | $105,400 |
| Mobile, AL | $105,000 |
| Dothan, AL | $103,900 |
| Montgomery, AL | $102,000 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $101,100 |
| Anniston, AL | $98,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 48. Tennessee | $118,200 |
| 49. Georgia | $115,400 |
| 50. Mississippi | $105,900 |
| 51. Alabama | $105,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $50.46 ($105,000 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $105,000 against $135,900 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Alabama rank for physician assistant pay?
Alabama ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays physician assistants the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $117,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.