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Physician Assistant Salary in Georgia (2026)
$55.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $84,641/year ($7,053/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 49th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 5,610 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $115,390 a year — though pay ranges from $62,230 for newcomers to $172,050 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $115,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $141,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $172,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,610 Physician Assistant jobs in Georgia (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Physician Assistant salary of $115,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $84,641 — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
| Gross (median) | $115,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,556 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,827 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$5,366 |
| Take-home (annual) | $84,641 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,053 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Georgia?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Georgia is $115,390 per year ($55.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,230 and $141,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $115,390, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $84,641 per year ($7,053 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 5,610 Physician Assistant jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.