Physician Assistants pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for physician assistants is $66.13 an hour ($137,560 a year). About 2,950 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($135,880). Maryland ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $52.98 | $110,190 |
| 25% of workers | $60.16 | $125,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.13 | $137,560 |
| 75% of workers | $76.96 | $160,090 |
| 90% of workers | $83.79 | $174,280 |
Physician Assistants pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | $142,580 | 90 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $138,790 | 1,660 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $137,220 | 120 |
| Lexington Park | $136,860 | 60 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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)
Related jobs in Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $99,790 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,110 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $260,410 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $285,730 |
| Pediatricians, General | $181,640 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $451,620 |
| Pharmacists | $138,990 |
| Physical Therapists | $106,890 |
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