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
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
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area
Hattiesburg
Jackson
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area
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.