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Physician Assistants Salary Guide for Mississippi

physician assistants working in Mississippi earn an average of $77,290.00 per year, based on the latest available data.

Key Statistics

Total Employment
360
Annual Mean Salary
$77,290.00
Hourly Rate
$37.16
Estimated Monthly*
$5,945.60
*Based on 40-hour work week

Mississippi vs National Salary Trends

The chart below compares Mississippi's physician assistants salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if Mississippi offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.

Mississippi shows a downward salary trend for physician assistants, falling below the national average. This suggests challenges in the local job market for professionals in the field.

Local Market Analysis

Salaries for physician assistants can vary significantly within Mississippi. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.

Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula

Annual Mean Salary
$112,710.00
Hourly Rate
$54.19
Employment
50 professionals
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Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$81,270.00
Hourly Rate
$39.07
Employment
40 professionals
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Hattiesburg

Annual Mean Salary
$75,950.00
Hourly Rate
$36.52
Employment
50 professionals
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Jackson

Annual Mean Salary
$70,330.00
Hourly Rate
$33.81
Employment
110 professionals
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Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$52,450.00
Hourly Rate
$25.21
Employment
50 professionals
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Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.