How much does a physician assistant make in Richmond?
$126,800a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $60.97 an hour or $10,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.97
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 254 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,040Median: $126,800Highest 10%: $171,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,040 | $44.73 | |
| 25th | $107,800 | $51.83 | |
| Median | $126,800 | $60.97 | |
| 75th | $143,800 | $69.11 | |
| 90th | $171,900 | $82.62 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Washington, DC | $148,200 |
| Roanoke, VA | $135,900 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $133,500 |
| Staunton, VA | $128,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $126,400 |
| Winchester, VA | $126,100 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $125,100 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $122,800 |
| Kingsport, TN | $117,500 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Dentist | $218,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $60.97 ($126,800 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $126,800 against $135,900 nationally, 7% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $135,900, so Richmond pays 7% less.
Where does Richmond rank for physician assistant pay?
254 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $93,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,900 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.