Physician Assistant Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median physician assistant in the Birmingham area earns $105,440 a year ($50.69 an hour), 22% below the U.S. median ($135,880) and about the same as the Alabama median ($104,960). Half of the 280 physician assistants there earn between $98,530 and $120,250.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,500 | $83,020 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $98,530 | $98,710 | $120,670 |
| Median | $105,440 | $104,960 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $120,250 | $122,830 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $163,630 | $145,100 | $190,280 |
| Average | $108,080 | $110,860 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 280 | 930 | 162,150 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 50th 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.