salary$125,460 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,240per year
Jobs in the area160people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Athens?
Cheap. Rent of $1,426 a month takes 13.6% 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 Athens, GA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Athens-Clarke County, GA area is $125,460 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $96,720 and $162,240.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Athens?
Typical rent of $1,426 a month takes 13.6% 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area.