How much does a physician assistant make in Mississippi?
$105,900a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Mississippi. That is $50.92 an hour or $8,827 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.92
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,030Median: $105,900Highest 10%: $165,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,030 | $21.17 | |
| 25th | $82,580 | $39.70 | |
| Median | $105,900 | $50.92 | |
| 75th | $132,700 | $63.79 | |
| 90th | $165,600 | $79.63 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $121,900 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $108,400 |
| Gulfport, MS | $105,900 |
| Jackson, MS | $101,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 47. Arkansas | $118,400 |
| 48. Tennessee | $118,200 |
| 49. Georgia | $115,400 |
| 50. Mississippi | $105,900 |
| 51. Alabama | $105,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $50.92 ($105,900 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $105,900 against $135,900 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for physician assistant pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays physician assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $121,900 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.