Physician Assistant Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median physician assistant in the Baltimore area earns $138,790 a year ($66.73 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($135,880) and 1% above the Maryland median ($137,560). Half of the 1,660 physician assistants there earn between $130,460 and $160,090.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $110,190 | $110,190 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $130,460 | $125,140 | $120,670 |
| Median | $138,790 | $137,560 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $160,090 | $160,090 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $172,540 | $174,280 | $190,280 |
| Average | $140,180 | $139,740 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 1,660 | 2,950 | 162,150 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 16th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- San Jose, CA: $223,640
- San Francisco, CA: $184,380
- New York, NY: $167,650
- Seattle, WA: $167,290
- Riverside, CA: $165,490
- San Diego, CA: $165,160
- Portland, OR: $163,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $161,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.