Physician Assistant salary in Delaware
What physician assistants earn in Delaware and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$139,350$67.00 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$128,800 – $156,880Top 10%: $175,970+
Jobs8601.69× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Delaware cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $135,640 | $65.21 | 3,390 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $130,750 | $62.86 | 100 |
| Dover, DE | $129,190 | $62.11 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Delaware
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Montana · $141,470 Minnesota · $141,190 Rhode Island · $139,930 New Mexico · $139,920 Connecticut · $139,860 Maryland · $137,560
Other healthcare salaries in Delaware
Registered Nurses · $99,520 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Nursing Assistants · $42,030 Medical Assistants · $44,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $68,710 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,430 Nurse Practitioners · $131,040 Physicians, All Other · $297,470 Physical Therapists · $102,050 Dental Assistants · $47,600 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,790 Pharmacists · $152,880
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Delaware?
Physician Assistants in Delaware earned a median of $139,350 a year ($67.00 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $128,800 to $156,880.
Where in Delaware do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Delaware, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $135,640.
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.