How much does a physician assistant make in Florida?
$129,600a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Florida. That is $62.32 an hour or $10,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.32
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,530Median: $129,600Highest 10%: $181,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,530 | $47.37 | |
| 25th | $111,400 | $53.54 | |
| Median | $129,600 | $62.32 | |
| 75th | $156,900 | $75.44 | |
| 90th | $181,600 | $87.31 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| North Port, FL | $142,500 |
| Miami, FL | $132,400 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $132,400 |
| Naples, FL | $132,300 |
| Wildwood, FL | $131,700 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $131,700 |
| Crestview, FL | $130,700 |
| Gainesville, FL | $129,200 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $127,800 |
| Tampa, FL | $127,800 |
| Orlando, FL | $127,200 |
| Deltona, FL | $126,900 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $125,900 |
| Ocala, FL | $125,800 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $125,400 |
| Sebastian, FL | $125,200 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $124,200 |
| Panama City, FL | $124,200 |
| Lakeland, FL | $121,500 |
| Pensacola, FL | $119,600 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $115,500 |
| Sebring, FL | $105,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 36. Illinois | $132,000 |
| 37. Michigan | $131,500 |
| 38. Maine | $131,200 |
| 39. Florida | $129,600 |
| 40. North Carolina | $129,400 |
| 41. Louisiana | $128,900 |
| 42. West Virginia | $128,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $62.32 ($129,600 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $129,600 against $135,900 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Florida rank for physician assistant pay?
Florida ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays physician assistants the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, with a median of $142,500 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.