Physician Assistant salary in Mississippi
What physician assistants earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$105,920$50.92 per hour
vs U.S.−22%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$82,580 – $132,680Top 10%: $165,630+
Jobs3200.26× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $121,900 | $58.61 | 290 |
| Jackson, MS | $101,830 | $48.96 | 110 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $105,920 | $50.92 | 60 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $108,420 | $52.13 | 50 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $99,790 | $47.98 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
South Carolina · $122,490 Kentucky · $120,760 Arkansas · $118,430 Tennessee · $118,240 Georgia · $115,390 Alabama · $104,960
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Mississippi?
Physician Assistants in Mississippi earned a median of $105,920 a year ($50.92 an hour) in May 2025, 22% less than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $82,580 to $132,680.
Where in Mississippi do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $121,900.
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.