Published median annual wage
$135,940
For physician assistants in Virginia. This is a statewide BLS estimate across industries; an individual offer can differ.
Matches the national median estimate.
Salary hubMay 2025 BLS data
Physician Assistant salary in Virginia.
Use this state benchmark to understand the published market estimate, then assess the specific responsibilities, setting, schedule, and benefits in each live role.
National comparison
- 25th percentile
- $120,670
- National median
- $135,880
- 75th percentile
- $163,980
- National mean
- $141,280
How to use this Virginia benchmark
- 1. Compare like with like. Statewide data can combine hospital, outpatient, academic, and other settings.
- 2. Read the full role. Shift patterns, specialty, experience, licensure, and benefits affect total compensation.
- 3. Use it as context. It is a starting point for research and a more informed conversation — not a salary guarantee.
Licensure planning
Before you accept a role in Virginia
Pay is only one part of readiness. Confirm the authority, pathway, and timing for your exact credential before relying on a start date or offer.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Data retrieved 2026-09-02.