Physician Assistants pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for physician assistants is $65.36 an hour ($135,940 a year). About 4,340 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($135,880). Virginia ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $47.27 | $98,330 |
| 25% of workers | $57.97 | $120,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.36 | $135,940 |
| 75% of workers | $78.26 | $162,790 |
| 90% of workers | $102.41 | $213,010 |
Physician Assistants pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $135,940 | 360 |
| Charlottesville | $133,540 | 130 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $128,580 | 60 |
| Richmond | $126,810 | 620 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $126,430 | 780 |
| Harrisonburg | $126,400 | 40 |
| Winchester | $126,080 | 100 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $125,050 | 60 |
| Lynchburg | $122,800 | 130 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,600 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,810 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $222,630 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Cardiologists | $461,450 |
| Pediatricians, General | $195,940 |
| Pharmacists | $144,060 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,450 |
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