--- title: "PA vs. MD Salaries: State-by-State Comparison | ThriveAP" description: "It’s well known that physicians earn significantly more than physician assistants. But, how much more? Several factors come into play in comparing salaries of healthcare providers. Location and specialty are primary influencers. Comparing PA and MD salaries on a state-by-state basis gives a more in-depth picture of differences in compensation between the two professions. Remember, physician assistant … PA vs. MD Salaries: State-by-State Comparison Read More »" --- [ThriveAP Blog ](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog) # [PA vs. MD Salaries: State-by-State Comparison | ThriveAP](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/pa-vs-md-salaries-state-state-comparison) Written by [Erin Tolbert, MSN, FNP-C](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/author/erin) | Jan 29, 2016 9:55:23 PM It’s well known that physicians earn significantly more than physician assistants. But, how much more? Several factors come into play in comparing salaries of healthcare providers. Location and specialty are primary influencers. Comparing PA and MD salaries on a state-by-state basis gives a more in-depth picture of differences in compensation between the two professions. Remember, physician assistant scope of practice regulations also affect PA salaries and may account for variations across state lines. Overall, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, family and general practice physicians earn a mean annual wage of $186,320. Physician assistants earn, on average, $97,280. So, primary care physicians earn about $89,040 more annually than PAs. Physician salaries listed below are broken down by state and reflect data for family and general practice physicians.  **Alabama** *Physician* Annual Salary: $186,640 Hourly Rate: $89.73 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $89,890 Hourly Rate: $43.22   **Alaska** *Physician* Annual Salary: $228,340 Hourly Rate: $109.78 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $106,080 Hourly Rate: $51.00   **Arizona** *Physician* Annual Salary: $171,980 Hourly Rate: $82.68 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $98,480 Hourly Rate: $47.35   **Arkansas** *Physician* Annual Salary: $202,110 Hourly Rate: $97.17 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $75,700 Hourly Rate: $36.40   **California** *Physician* Annual Salary: $198,160 Hourly Rate: $95.27 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $102,800 Hourly Rate: $49.43   **Colorado** *Physician* Annual Salary: $186,690 Hourly Rate: $89.75 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $93,070 Hourly Rate: $44.74   **Connecticut** *Physician* Annual Salary: $177,910 Hourly Rate: $85.53 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $106,760 Hourly Rate: $51.33   **Delaware** *Physician* Annual Salary: $156,980 Hourly Rate: $75.47 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $97,300 Hourly Rate: $46.78   **District of Columbia** *Physician* Annual Salary: $192,590 Hourly Rate: $92.59 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $91,430 Hourly Rate: $43.96   **Florida** *Physician * Annual Salary: $194,040 Hourly Rate: $93.29 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $97,710 Hourly Rate: $46.98   **Georgia** *Physician * Annual Salary: $223,710 Hourly Rate: $107.55 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $94,910 Hourly Rate: $45.63   **Hawaii** *Physician* Annual Salary: $231,110 Hourly Rate: $111.11 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $90,880 Hourly Rate: $43.69   **Idaho** *Physician * Annual Salary: $188,470 Hourly Rate: $90.61 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $95,180 Hourly Rate: $45.76   **Illinois** *Physician* Annual Salary: $162,890 Hourly Rate: $78.31 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $83,770 Hourly Rate: $40.28   **Indiana** *Physician* Annual Salary: $176,120 Hourly Rate: $84.67 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $95,940 Hourly Rate: $46.12   **Iowa** *Physician* Annual Salary: $217,460 Hourly Rate: $104.55 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $92,000 Hourly Rate: $44.23   **Kansas** *Physician * Annual Salary: $222,090 Hourly Rate: $106.77 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $94,580 Hourly Rate: $45.47   **Kentucky** *Physician* Annual Salary: $181,810 Hourly Rate: $87.41 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $96,260 Hourly Rate: $46.28   **Louisiana** *Physician* Annual Salary: $182.790 Hourly Rate: $87.88 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $81,290 Hourly Rate: $39.08   **Maine** *Physician* Annual Salary: $169,550 Hourly Rate: $81.51 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $100,110 Hourly Rate: $48.13   **Maryland** *Physician* Annual Salary: $171,480 Hourly Rate: $82.44 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $84,550 Hourly Rate: $40.65   **Massachusetts** *Physician* Annual Salary: $209,050 Hourly Rate: $100.51 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $102,290 Hourly Rate: $49.18   **Michigan** *Physician* Annual Salary: $181,590 Hourly Rate: $87.30 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $95,690 Hourly Rate: $46.01   **Minnesota** *Physician* Annual Salary: $183,010 Hourly Rate: $87.99 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $103,890 Hourly Rate: $49.95   **Mississippi** *Physician* Annual Salary: $205,360 Hourly Rate: $98.73 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $99,080 Hourly Rate: $47.64   **Missouri** *Physician* Annual Salary: $149,430 Hourly Rate: $71.84 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $95,060 Hourly Rate: $45.70   **Montana** *Physician* Annual Salary: $191,730 Hourly Rate: $92.18 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $95,550 Hourly Rate: $45.94   **Nebraska** *Physician* Annual Salary: $222,480 Hourly Rate: $106.96 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $91,040 Hourly Rate: $43.77   **Nevada** *Physician* Annual Salary: $158,270 Hourly Rate: $76.09 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $112,700 Hourly Rate: $54.19   **New Hampshire** *Physician* Annual Salary: $206,440 Hourly Rate: $99.25 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $109,760 Hourly Rate: $52.77   **New Jersey** *Physician* Annual Salary: $162,360 Hourly Rate: $78.06 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $103,740 Hourly Rate: $49.88   **New Mexico** *Physician* Annual Salary: $172,700 Hourly Rate: $83.03 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $101,130 Hourly Rate: $48.62   **New York** *Physician* Annual Salary: $187,140 Hourly Rate: $89.97 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $100,290 Hourly Rate: $48.22   **North Carolina** *Physician* Annual Salary: $200,710 Hourly Rate: $96.49 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $95,190 Hourly Rate: $45.76   **North Dakota** *Physician* Annual Salary: $173,590 Hourly Rate: $83.46 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $96,010 Hourly Rate: $46.16   **Ohio** *Physician* Annual Salary: $184,450 Hourly Rate: $88.68 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $101,310 Hourly Rate: $48.71   **Oklahoma** *Physician* Annual Salary: $136,990 Hourly Rate: $65.86 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $96,810 Hourly Rate: $46.54   **Oregon** *Physician* Annual Salary: $182,880 Hourly Rate: $87.93 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $104,990 Hourly Rate: $50.48   **Pennsylvania** *Physician* Annual Salary: $190,470 Hourly Rate: $91.57 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $87,020 Hourly Rate: $41.84   **Rhode Island** *Physician* Annual Salary: $193,800 Hourly Rate: $93.17 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $111,180 Hourly Rate: $53.45   **South Carolina** *Physician* Annual Salary: $184,860 Hourly Rate: $88.88 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $84,350 Hourly Rate: $40.55   **South Dakota** *Physician* Annual Salary: $203,320 Hourly Rate: $97.75 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $92,960 Hourly Rate: $44.69   **Tennessee** *Physician* Annual Salary: $167,370 Hourly Rate: $80.47 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $90,150 Hourly Rate: $43.34   **Texas** *Physician* Annual Salary: $196,380 Hourly Rate: $94.41 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $107,390 Hourly Rate: $51.63   **Utah** *Physician* Annual Salary: $191,440 Hourly Rate: $92.04 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $92,600 Hourly Rate: $44.52   **Vermont** *Physician* Annual Salary: $147,070 Hourly Rate: $70.71 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $107,050 Hourly Rate: $51.47   **Virginia** *Physician* Annual Salary: $178,130 Hourly Rate: $85.64 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $86,550 Hourly Rate: $41.61   **Washington** *Physician* Annual Salary: $190,600 Hourly Rate: $91.63 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $107,390 Hourly Rate: $51.63   **West Virginia** *Physician* Annual Salary: $173,080 Hourly Rate: $83.21 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $87,750 Hourly Rate: $42.19   **Wisconsin** *Physician* Annual Salary: $198,120 Hourly Rate: $95.25 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $92,300 Hourly Rate: $44.38   **Wyoming** *Physician* Annual Salary: $165,550 Hourly Rate: $79.59 *Physician Assistant* Annual Salary: $95,880 Hourly Rate: $46.10   *Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ***How does your salary compare?***   You Might Also Like: [Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Salaries- State Breakdown](https://thriveap.com/blog/nurse-practitioner-vs-physician-salaries-state-breakdown)   [View full post](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/pa-vs-md-salaries-state-state-comparison) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Erin Tolbert, MSN, FNP-C" }, "dateModified" : "2022-05-05T20:41:19.315Z", "datePublished" : "2016-01-29T21:55:23Z", "headline" : "PA vs. MD Salaries: State-by-State Comparison", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 60, "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4092/img/default-amp-logo.png", "width" : 60 }, 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