Physician Assistant salary in Minnesota
What physician assistants earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$141,190$67.88 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$131,720 – $163,690Top 10%: $183,320+
Jobs3,6601.19× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $145,030 | $69.73 | 2,340 |
| Rochester, MN | $137,340 | $66.03 | 480 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $135,790 | $65.28 | 290 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $136,610 | $65.68 | 240 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $135,860 | $65.32 | 200 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $132,650 | $63.78 | 170 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $143,070 | $68.78 | 140 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $139,310 | $66.98 | 130 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $150,910 | $72.55 | 80 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $133,450 | $64.16 | 70 |
| Mankato, MN | $142,020 | $68.28 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $142,410 Montana · $141,470 Rhode Island · $139,930 New Mexico · $139,920 Connecticut · $139,860 Delaware · $139,350
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,370 Registered Nurses · $101,510 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $74,440 Pharmacists · $159,740 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Minnesota?
Physician Assistants in Minnesota earned a median of $141,190 a year ($67.88 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $131,720 to $163,690.
Where in Minnesota do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $145,030.
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.