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Physician Assistant Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$64.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,065/year ($8,089/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 29th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 3,580 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $133,950 a year — though pay ranges from $102,420 for newcomers to $169,150 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $102,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $125,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $156,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $169,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,580 Physician Assistant jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Physician Assistant salary of $133,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,065 — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
| Gross (median) | $133,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,882 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,247 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$5,756 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,065 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,089 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Wisconsin?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Wisconsin is $133,950 per year ($64.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $125,640 and $156,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $133,950, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $97,065 per year ($8,089 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 3,580 Physician Assistant jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.