How much does a physician assistant make in Portland?
$131,200a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $63.07 an hour or $10,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.07
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 190 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,700Median: $131,200Highest 10%: $160,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,700 | $51.77 | |
| 25th | $112,500 | $54.09 | |
| Median | $131,200 | $63.07 | |
| 75th | $140,600 | $67.62 | |
| 90th | $160,700 | $77.26 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Lewiston, ME | $143,700 |
| Bangor, ME | $130,400 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $63.07 ($131,200 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $131,200 against $135,900 nationally, 3% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $131,200, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for physician assistant pay?
190 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $107,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,700 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.