Physician Assistants pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for physician assistants is $53.76 an hour ($111,810 a year). About 3,970 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). It is 3% lower than the Georgia median ($115,390).
Pay range for physician assistants in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.92 | $62,230 |
| 25% of workers | $29.92 | $62,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $53.76 | $111,810 |
| 75% of workers | $68.14 | $141,740 |
| 90% of workers | $82.75 | $172,110 |
Physician Assistants pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah | $125,500 | 130 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $125,460 | 160 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $122,670 | 120 |
| Rome | $122,440 | 50 |
| Albany | $122,170 | 30 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $117,240 | 350 |
| Columbus | $117,030 | 80 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page) | $111,810 | 3,970 |
| Gainesville | $111,440 | 70 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,490 |
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| Family Medicine Physicians | $259,320 |
| Pharmacists | $139,870 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,440 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $95,520 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $102,860 |
| Occupational Therapists | $106,160 |
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