Physician Assistant salary in Florida
What physician assistants earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$129,620$62.32 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$111,360 – $156,920Top 10%: $181,610+
Jobs9,3100.90× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $132,360 | $63.63 | 2,190 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $127,820 | $61.45 | 1,420 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $127,200 | $61.15 | 1,200 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $132,350 | $63.63 | 1,100 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $142,510 | $68.52 | 520 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $131,700 | $63.32 | 380 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $126,900 | $61.01 | 280 |
| Gainesville, FL | $129,150 | $62.09 | 240 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $121,540 | $58.43 | 240 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $119,570 | $57.48 | 190 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $125,410 | $60.29 | 180 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $124,190 | $59.71 | 170 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $125,930 | $60.54 | 150 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $132,310 | $63.61 | 120 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $125,230 | $60.21 | 120 |
| Ocala, FL | $125,790 | $60.48 | 110 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $130,730 | $62.85 | 100 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $124,170 | $59.70 | 80 |
| Sebring, FL | $105,920 | $50.92 | 80 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $127,820 | $61.45 | 60 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $122,520 | $58.91 | 60 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $115,530 | $55.54 | 50 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $131,710 | $63.32 | 40 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $130,930 | $62.95 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Illinois · $131,950 Michigan · $131,510 Maine · $131,170 North Carolina · $129,360 Louisiana · $128,870 West Virginia · $128,610
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Florida?
Physician Assistants in Florida earned a median of $129,620 a year ($62.32 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $111,360 to $156,920.
Where in Florida do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL at $142,510.
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.