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Physician Assistant Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$67.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $99,519/year ($8,293/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 12th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 3,660 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $141,190 a year — though pay ranges from $112,390 for newcomers to $183,320 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $112,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $131,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $141,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $163,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $183,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,660 Physician Assistant jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Physician Assistant salary of $141,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $99,519 — an effective tax rate of 29.5%.
| Gross (median) | $141,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,620 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,801 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$8,250 |
| Take-home (annual) | $99,519 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,293 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Minnesota?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Minnesota is $141,190 per year ($67.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $131,720 and $163,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $141,190, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $99,519 per year ($8,293 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.5%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 3,660 Physician Assistant jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.