Physician Assistant salary in Alabama
What physician assistants earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$104,960$50.46 per hour
vs U.S.−23%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$98,710 – $122,830Top 10%: $145,100+
Jobs9300.42× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $105,440 | $50.69 | 280 |
| Mobile, AL | $104,960 | $50.46 | 140 |
| Huntsville, AL | $107,230 | $51.55 | 110 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $117,030 | $56.27 | 80 |
| Montgomery, AL | $102,040 | $49.06 | 60 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $112,610 | $54.14 | 40 |
| Dothan, AL | $103,890 | $49.95 | 40 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $98,130 | $47.18 | 30 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $101,120 | $48.62 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
South Carolina · $122,490 Kentucky · $120,760 Arkansas · $118,430 Tennessee · $118,240 Georgia · $115,390 Mississippi · $105,920
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Alabama?
Physician Assistants in Alabama earned a median of $104,960 a year ($50.46 an hour) in May 2025, 23% less than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $98,710 to $122,830.
Where in Alabama do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Columbus, GA-AL at $117,030.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.