Physician Assistant Salary in Michigan: $137,000 Average

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Average base salary, Michigan

$137,000 / year

≈ $11,400 per month · $65.87 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Michigan · median $136,000

25th percentile
$124,000Average
$137,00075th percentile
$148,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Physician Assistant salary by state

Alabama$114,500

Alaska$153,500

Arizona$146,000

Arkansas$122,500

California$175,000

Colorado$144,500

Connecticut$152,000

Delaware$149,000

District of Columbia$151,500

Florida$139,000

Georgia$116,000

Hawaii$152,000

Idaho$137,000

Illinois$136,500

Indiana$149,500

Iowa$145,000

Kansas$131,500

Kentucky$124,000

Louisiana$135,000

Maine$139,500

Maryland$144,500

Massachusetts$151,500

Michigan$137,000

Minnesota$153,000

Mississippi$110,500

Missouri$142,500

Montana$145,500

Nebraska$137,500

Nevada$140,500

New Hampshire$155,500

New Jersey$168,000

New Mexico$139,500

New York$160,500

North Carolina$134,500

North Dakota$135,500

Ohio$141,500

Oklahoma$143,500

Oregon$160,500

Pennsylvania$129,500

Rhode Island$152,000

South Carolina$125,000

South Dakota$136,500

Tennessee$121,500

Texas$140,500

Utah$137,000

Vermont$158,000

Virginia$147,500

Washington$170,000

West Virginia$133,500

Wisconsin$141,500

Wyoming$142,000

About this role

Physician Assistant is a professional role in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family, focused on Physician Assistant work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Physician Assistants do

Typical education: Master's Degree

Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.

Top skills: Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Writing Speaking Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation

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Physician Assistant salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

150,100 workers

$145,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

4,840 workers

$143,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

4,790 workers

$160,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

4,540 workers

$143,500

Educational Services

3,670 workers

$142,500

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

3,560 workers

$169,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

2,310 workers

$165,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

510 workers

$148,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Physician Assistant pays 12% below the average across 71 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $165,500).

Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Optometrist$146,500

Pharmacist$146,000

Veterinarian$147,500

Nurse Practitioner$142,000

Medical Dosimetrist$153,500

Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$132,000

Radiation Therapist$119,000

Podiatrist$181,500

Physical Therapist$109,000

Genetic Counselor$108,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Physician Assistant make?

The average base salary for a Physician Assistant in the United States is $146,000 per year, or about $70.19 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $125,000 and $169,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?

The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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