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Physician Assistant Salary in Michigan (2026)
$63.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $95,564/year ($7,964/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 37th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 6,310 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $131,510 a year — though pay ranges from $104,000 for newcomers to $162,570 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $104,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $119,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $143,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,310 Physician Assistant jobs in Michigan (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Physician Assistant salary of $131,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $95,564 — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
| Gross (median) | $131,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,296 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,061 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$5,589 |
| Take-home (annual) | $95,564 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,964 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Michigan?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Michigan is $131,510 per year ($63.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $119,990 and $143,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $131,510, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $95,564 per year ($7,964 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 6,310 Physician Assistant jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.