Physician Assistants pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for physician assistants is $67.88 an hour ($141,190 a year). About 3,660 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($135,880). Minnesota ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $54.03 | $112,390 |
| 25% of workers | $63.33 | $131,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $67.88 | $141,190 |
| 75% of workers | $78.70 | $163,690 |
| 90% of workers | $88.13 | $183,320 |
Physician Assistants pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $145,030 | 2,340 |
| Mankato | $142,020 | 70 |
| Rochester | $137,340 | 480 |
| Duluth | $135,860 | 200 |
| St. Cloud | $132,650 | 170 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $101,510 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,260 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $373,700 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $280,030 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $390,940 |
| Pediatricians, General | $226,660 |
| Anesthesiologists | $496,510 |
| Pharmacists | $159,740 |
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