Physician Assistant Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median physician assistant in the Tampa area earns $127,820 a year ($61.45 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($135,880) and 1% below the Florida median ($129,620). Half of the 1,420 physician assistants there earn between $107,000 and $153,700.
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $98,530 | $98,530 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $107,000 | $111,360 | $120,670 |
| Median | $127,820 | $129,620 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $153,700 | $156,920 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $173,680 | $181,610 | $190,280 |
| Average | $135,210 | $134,470 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 1,420 | 9,310 | 162,150 |
Tampa, FL ranks 41st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- Miami, FL: $132,360
- Jacksonville, FL: $132,350
- Orlando, FL: $127,200
- San Jose, CA: $223,640
- San Francisco, CA: $184,380
- New York, NY: $167,650
- Seattle, WA: $167,290
- Riverside, CA: $165,490
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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.