salary$135,310 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Ann Arbor, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$113,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,570per year
Jobs in the area810people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Ann Arbor?
Cheap. Rent of $1,936 a month takes 17.2% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Ann Arbor, MI area is $135,310 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $113,430 and $162,570.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Ann Arbor?
Typical rent of $1,936 a month takes 17.2% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Ann Arbor, MI metro area.