Physician Assistant Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median physician assistant in the Detroit area earns $131,830 a year ($63.38 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($135,880) and about the same as the Michigan median ($131,510). Half of the 2,400 physician assistants there earn between $121,800 and $143,030.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,800 | $104,000 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $121,800 | $119,990 | $120,670 |
| Median | $131,830 | $131,510 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $143,030 | $143,030 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $157,870 | $162,570 | $190,280 |
| Average | $132,280 | $132,140 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 2,400 | 6,310 | 162,150 |
Detroit, MI ranks 35th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $131,930
- 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
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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.