Physician Assistants pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for physician assistants is $64.16 an hour ($133,450 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). North Dakota ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.16 | $77,300 |
| 25% of workers | $51.46 | $107,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.16 | $133,450 |
| 75% of workers | $74.52 | $155,010 |
| 90% of workers | $83.59 | $173,860 |
Physician Assistants pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $136,610 | 240 |
| Minot | $134,090 | 40 |
| Grand Forks | $133,450 | 70 |
| Bismarck | $129,650 | 80 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (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)
Related jobs in North Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $80,730 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,070 |
| Pharmacists | $142,040 |
| Physical Therapists | $85,330 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $75,240 |
| Occupational Therapists | $83,200 |
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