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Physician Assistant Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$50.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,108/year ($6,592/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 320 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $105,920 a year — though pay ranges from $44,030 for newcomers to $165,630 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $132,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 320 Physician Assistant jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Physician Assistant salary of $105,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $79,108 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $105,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,472 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,103 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$4,237 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,108 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,592 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Mississippi?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Mississippi is $105,920 per year ($50.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,580 and $132,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $105,920, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $79,108 per year ($6,592 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 320 Physician Assistant jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.