How much does a physician assistant make in Minneapolis?
$145,000a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $69.73 an hour or $12,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.73
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 2,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $109,200Median: $145,000Highest 10%: $183,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $109,200 | $52.50 | |
| 25th | $130,900 | $62.92 | |
| Median | $145,000 | $69.73 | |
| 75th | $160,600 | $77.20 | |
| 90th | $183,500 | $88.23 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Mankato, MN | $142,000 |
| Rochester, MN | $137,300 |
| Fargo, ND | $136,600 |
| Duluth, MN | $135,900 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $135,800 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $133,500 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $132,700 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $568,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $389,500 |
| Physician | $378,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $367,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $336,400 |
| Neurologist | $335,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $330,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $306,800 |
| Podiatrist | $287,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $283,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $69.73 ($145,000 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $145,000 against $135,900 nationally, 7% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $141,200, so Minneapolis pays 3% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for physician assistant pay?
57 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $109,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $183,500 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.