How much does a physician assistant make in Georgia?
$115,400a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Georgia. That is $55.48 an hour or $9,616 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.48
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,230Median: $115,400Highest 10%: $172,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,230 | $29.92 | |
| 25th | $62,230 | $29.92 | |
| Median | $115,400 | $55.48 | |
| 75th | $141,700 | $68.14 | |
| 90th | $172,100 | $82.72 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Savannah, GA | $125,500 |
| Athens, GA | $125,500 |
| Macon, GA | $122,700 |
| Rome, GA | $122,400 |
| Albany, GA | $122,200 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $121,600 |
| Augusta, GA | $117,200 |
| Columbus, GA | $117,000 |
| Atlanta, GA | $111,800 |
| Gainesville, GA | $111,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 46. Kentucky | $120,800 |
| 47. Arkansas | $118,400 |
| 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 Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $55.48 ($115,400 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $115,400 against $135,900 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Georgia rank for physician assistant pay?
Georgia ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays physician assistants the most?
Savannah, GA, with a median of $125,500 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.