Physician Assistants pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
In Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN), the median pay for physician assistants is $69.73 an hour ($145,030 a year). About 2,340 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($135,880). It is 3% higher than the Minnesota median ($141,190).
Pay range for physician assistants in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $52.50 | $109,190 |
| 25% of workers | $62.92 | $130,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $69.73 | $145,030 |
| 75% of workers | $77.20 | $160,580 |
| 90% of workers | $88.23 | $183,520 |
Physician Assistants pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (this page) | $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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $103,040 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,370 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $330,200 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $283,060 |
| Pharmacists | $160,990 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,450 |
| Occupational Therapists | $93,600 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $93,370 |
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