How much does a physician assistant make in Milwaukee?
$135,000a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $64.92 an hour or $11,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.92
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,090Median: $135,000Highest 10%: $169,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,090 | $46.68 | |
| 25th | $127,500 | $61.28 | |
| Median | $135,000 | $64.92 | |
| 75th | $161,100 | $77.44 | |
| 90th | $169,400 | $81.42 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $145,000 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $136,700 |
| Duluth, MN | $135,900 |
| Janesville, WI | $135,800 |
| Kenosha, WI | $135,800 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $135,800 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $134,400 |
| Racine, WI | $134,300 |
| Madison, WI | $134,000 |
| Green Bay, WI | $131,700 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $130,100 |
| Wausau, WI | $130,000 |
| Appleton, WI | $128,300 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $64.92 ($135,000 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $135,000 against $135,900 nationally, 1% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $134,000, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for physician assistant pay?
123 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $97,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,400 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.