Physician Assistants pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha
In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for physician assistants is $64.92 an hour ($135,040 a year). About 1,220 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($135,880). It is about the same as the Wisconsin median ($133,950).
Pay range for physician assistants in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.68 | $97,090 |
| 25% of workers | $61.28 | $127,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.92 | $135,040 |
| 75% of workers | $77.44 | $161,080 |
| 90% of workers | $81.43 | $169,360 |
Physician Assistants pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fond du Lac | $136,700 | 90 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $135,830 | 60 |
| Kenosha | $135,800 | 60 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $135,790 | 80 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha (this page) | $135,040 | 1,220 |
| Sheboygan | $134,360 | 90 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $134,290 | 50 |
| Madison | $133,950 | 490 |
| Green Bay | $131,720 | 240 |
| Eau Claire | $130,090 | 170 |
| Wausau | $129,980 | 90 |
| Appleton | $128,270 | 120 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,360 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $134,350 |
| Pharmacists | $153,340 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,030 |
| Occupational Therapists | $94,020 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $88,190 |
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