Physician Assistant Salary in Virginia Beach, VA
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The median physician assistant in the Virginia Beach area earns $126,430 a year ($60.78 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($135,880) and 7% below the Virginia median ($135,940). Half of the 780 physician assistants there earn between $104,310 and $139,770.
| Annual pay | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,360 | $98,330 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $104,310 | $120,580 | $120,670 |
| Median | $126,430 | $135,940 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $139,770 | $162,790 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $172,860 | $213,010 | $190,280 |
| Average | $129,080 | $142,630 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 780 | 4,340 | 162,150 |
Virginia Beach, VA ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- Richmond, VA: $126,810
- 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.