Pay data · BLS May 2025
Physician assistant salary in Tampa Bay
$127,820median a year · $61.45 an hour
Half of the 1,420 physician assistants working in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metro area earn more than $127,820 a year, and half earn less. The middle half earn $107,000 to $153,700.
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- 10th percentile
- $98,530
- 25th
- $107,000
- Median
- $127,820
- 75th
- $153,700
- 90th percentile
- $173,680
Tampa Bay against Florida and United States
| Where | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | $127,820 | $107,000 – $153,700 | 1,420 |
| Florida | $129,620 | $111,360 – $156,920 | 9,310 |
| United States | $135,880 | $120,670 – $163,980 | 162,150 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1071). Wages are reported by employers across every setting and leave out the self-employed. They are not an offer from any one employer.
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How much does a physician assistant make in Tampa Bay?
The median is $127,820 a year, or $61.45 an hour, across the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metro area. The average is $135,210. BLS, May 2025.
What is the pay range for physician assistants in Tampa Bay?
Most earn between $98,530 (10th percentile) and $173,680 (90th percentile). The middle half earn $107,000 to $153,700.
How does Tampa Bay pay compare with Florida and United States?
Tampa Bay $127,820, Florida $129,620, United States $135,880. Tampa Bay is 6% below the US median.
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