How much does a physician assistant make in Virginia?
$135,900a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Virginia. That is $65.36 an hour or $11,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.36
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,330Median: $135,900Highest 10%: $213,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,330 | $47.27 | |
| 25th | $120,600 | $57.97 | |
| Median | $135,900 | $65.36 | |
| 75th | $162,800 | $78.26 | |
| 90th | $213,000 | $102.41 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $148,200 |
| Roanoke, VA | $135,900 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $133,500 |
| Staunton, VA | $128,600 |
| Richmond, VA | $126,800 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $126,400 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $126,400 |
| Winchester, VA | $126,100 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $125,100 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $122,800 |
| Kingsport, TN | $117,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 17. Maryland | $137,600 |
| 18. Oklahoma | $136,600 |
| 19. Wyoming | $136,100 |
| 20. Virginia | $135,900 |
| 21. District of Columbia | $135,100 |
| 22. Missouri | $135,100 |
| 23. Iowa | $134,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $65.36 ($135,900 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $135,900 against $135,900 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Virginia rank for physician assistant pay?
Virginia ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays physician assistants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $148,200 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.