How much does a physician assistant make in Baltimore?
$138,800a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $66.73 an hour or $11,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.73
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $110,200Median: $138,800Highest 10%: $172,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,200 | $52.98 | |
| 25th | $130,500 | $62.72 | |
| Median | $138,800 | $66.73 | |
| 75th | $160,100 | $76.97 | |
| 90th | $172,500 | $82.95 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Washington, DC | $148,200 |
| Salisbury, MD | $142,600 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $137,200 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $136,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $135,600 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $66.73 ($138,800 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $138,800 against $135,900 nationally, 2% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $137,600, so Baltimore pays 1% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for physician assistant pay?
83 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $110,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,500 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.