How much does a physician assistant make in Michigan?
$131,500a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Michigan. That is $63.23 an hour or $10,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.23
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,000Median: $131,500Highest 10%: $162,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| 25th | $120,000 | $57.69 | |
| Median | $131,500 | $63.23 | |
| 75th | $143,000 | $68.76 | |
| 90th | $162,600 | $78.16 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $135,300 |
| Traverse City, MI | $134,200 |
| Muskegon, MI | $132,200 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $131,900 |
| Detroit, MI | $131,800 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $130,900 |
| Jackson, MI | $130,600 |
| Saginaw, MI | $130,300 |
| Midland, MI | $129,900 |
| South Bend, IN | $129,600 |
| Niles, MI | $128,500 |
| Lansing, MI | $128,200 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $127,600 |
| Flint, MI | $125,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 34. Ohio | $132,100 |
| 35. Indiana | $132,100 |
| 36. Illinois | $132,000 |
| 37. Michigan | $131,500 |
| 38. Maine | $131,200 |
| 39. Florida | $129,600 |
| 40. North Carolina | $129,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $63.23 ($131,500 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $131,500 against $135,900 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Michigan rank for physician assistant pay?
Michigan ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays physician assistants the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $135,300 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.