How much does a physician assistant make in Jackson?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $48.96 an hour or $8,486 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.96
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 345 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,440Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $159,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,440 | $20.40 | |
| 25th | $57,500 | $27.64 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.96 | |
| 75th | $124,400 | $59.79 | |
| 90th | $159,300 | $76.58 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Memphis, TN | $121,900 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $108,400 |
| Gulfport, MS | $105,900 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $333,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $297,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $237,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $200,500 |
| Dentist | $150,000 |
| Pharmacist | $132,100 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,700 |
| Optometrist | $122,800 |
| Veterinarian | $104,400 |
| Physical Therapist | $103,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $48.96 ($101,800 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $101,800 against $135,900 nationally, 25% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $105,900, so Jackson pays 4% less.
Where does Jackson rank for physician assistant pay?
345 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,300 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.