Physician Assistant Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median physician assistant in the Milwaukee area earns $135,040 a year ($64.92 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($135,880) and 1% above the Wisconsin median ($133,950). Half of the 1,220 physician assistants there earn between $127,460 and $161,080.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $97,090 | $102,420 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $127,460 | $125,640 | $120,670 |
| Median | $135,040 | $133,950 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $161,080 | $156,800 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $169,360 | $169,150 | $190,280 |
| Average | $138,410 | $136,750 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 1,220 | 3,580 | 162,150 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 23rd 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.