Physician Assistant salary in Virginia
What physician assistants earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$135,940$65.36 per hour
vs U.S.+0%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$120,580 – $162,790Top 10%: $213,010+
Jobs4,3401.01× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $148,200 | $71.25 | 3,020 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $126,430 | $60.78 | 780 |
| Richmond, VA | $126,810 | $60.97 | 620 |
| Roanoke, VA | $135,940 | $65.36 | 360 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $133,540 | $64.20 | 130 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $117,490 | $56.49 | 130 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $122,800 | $59.04 | 130 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $127,390 | $61.24 | 120 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $126,080 | $60.61 | 100 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $127,140 | $61.13 | 90 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $125,050 | $60.12 | 60 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $128,580 | $61.82 | 60 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $126,400 | $60.77 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $136,550 Wyoming · $136,080 Missouri · $135,130 Iowa · $134,770 Utah · $134,740 Nevada · $134,660
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Virginia?
Physician Assistants in Virginia earned a median of $135,940 a year ($65.36 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $120,580 to $162,790.
Where in Virginia do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $148,200.
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.