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Physician Assistant Salary in Virginia (2026)
$65.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,125/year ($8,094/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 20th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 4,340 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $135,940 a year — though pay ranges from $98,330 for newcomers to $213,010 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $98,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $120,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $135,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $162,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $213,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,340 Physician Assistant jobs in Virginia (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Physician Assistant salary of $135,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,125 — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
| Gross (median) | $135,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,360 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,399 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$7,056 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,125 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,094 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Virginia?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Virginia is $135,940 per year ($65.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $120,580 and $162,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $135,940, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $97,125 per year ($8,094 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 4,340 Physician Assistant jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.