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Physician Assistant Salary in Maryland (2026)
$66.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $98,857/year ($8,238/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 17th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 2,950 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $137,560 a year — though pay ranges from $110,190 for newcomers to $174,280 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $110,190 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $125,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $137,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $160,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $174,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,950 Physician Assistant jobs in Maryland (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Physician Assistant salary of $137,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $98,857 — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
| Gross (median) | $137,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,748 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,523 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$6,431 |
| Take-home (annual) | $98,857 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,238 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Maryland?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Maryland is $137,560 per year ($66.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $125,140 and $160,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $137,560, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $98,857 per year ($8,238 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 2,950 Physician Assistant jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.