How much does a physician assistant make in Minnesota?
$141,200a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Minnesota. That is $67.88 an hour or $11,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.88
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,400Median: $141,200Highest 10%: $183,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,400 | $54.03 | |
| 25th | $131,700 | $63.33 | |
| Median | $141,200 | $67.88 | |
| 75th | $163,700 | $78.70 | |
| 90th | $183,300 | $88.13 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $145,000 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 9. Vermont | $150,500 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $142,400 |
| 11. Montana | $141,500 |
| 12. Minnesota | $141,200 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $139,900 |
| 14. New Mexico | $139,900 |
| 15. Connecticut | $139,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $67.88 ($141,200 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $141,200 against $135,900 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for physician assistant pay?
Minnesota ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays physician assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $145,000 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.