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Physician Assistant Salary in Florida (2026)
$62.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $99,861/year ($8,322/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 39th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 9,310 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $129,620 a year — though pay ranges from $98,530 for newcomers to $181,610 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $98,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $111,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $129,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $156,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $181,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,310 Physician Assistant jobs in Florida (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Physician Assistant salary of $129,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $99,861 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $129,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,843 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,916 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $99,861 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,322 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Florida?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Florida is $129,620 per year ($62.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $111,360 and $156,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Florida?
- On the median salary of $129,620, a single filer in Florida takes home about $99,861 per year ($8,322 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 9,310 Physician Assistant jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.