How much does a physician assistant make in Atlanta?
$111,800a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $53.75 an hour or $9,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.75
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 328 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 3,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,230Median: $111,800Highest 10%: $172,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,230 | $29.92 | |
| 25th | $62,230 | $29.92 | |
| Median | $111,800 | $53.75 | |
| 75th | $141,700 | $68.14 | |
| 90th | $172,100 | $82.75 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Savannah, GA | $125,500 |
| Athens, GA | $125,500 |
| Macon, GA | $122,700 |
| Rome, GA | $122,400 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $121,600 |
| Augusta, GA | $117,200 |
| Columbus, GA | $117,000 |
| Gainesville, GA | $111,400 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $53.75 ($111,800 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $111,800 against $135,900 nationally, 18% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $115,400, so Atlanta pays 3% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for physician assistant pay?
328 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,100 or more.
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.