Physician Assistants pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for physician assistants is $63.23 an hour ($131,510 a year). About 6,310 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). Michigan ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.00 | $104,000 |
| 25% of workers | $57.69 | $119,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.23 | $131,510 |
| 75% of workers | $68.77 | $143,030 |
| 90% of workers | $78.16 | $162,570 |
Physician Assistants pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $135,310 | 810 |
| Traverse City | $134,180 | 170 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $132,230 | 110 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $131,930 | 940 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $131,830 | 2,400 |
| Battle Creek | $130,870 | 70 |
| Jackson | $130,640 | 50 |
| Saginaw | $130,270 | 120 |
| Midland | $129,860 | 110 |
| Niles | $128,480 | 60 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $128,230 | 260 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $127,570 | 210 |
| Flint | $125,190 | 280 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $94,300 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,450 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $214,070 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $149,990 |
| Pediatricians, General | $204,690 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $417,760 |
| Pharmacists | $137,860 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,900 |
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