How much does a physician assistant make in Maryland?
$137,600a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Maryland. That is $66.13 an hour or $11,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.13
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $110,200Median: $137,600Highest 10%: $174,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,200 | $52.98 | |
| 25th | $125,100 | $60.16 | |
| Median | $137,600 | $66.13 | |
| 75th | $160,100 | $76.97 | |
| 90th | $174,300 | $83.79 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $148,200 |
| Salisbury, MD | $142,600 |
| Baltimore, MD | $138,800 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $137,200 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $136,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $135,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 14. New Mexico | $139,900 |
| 15. Connecticut | $139,900 |
| 16. Delaware | $139,400 |
| 17. Maryland | $137,600 |
| 18. Oklahoma | $136,600 |
| 19. Wyoming | $136,100 |
| 20. Virginia | $135,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $66.13 ($137,600 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $137,600 against $135,900 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Maryland rank for physician assistant pay?
Maryland ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays physician assistants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $148,200 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.