salary$111,810 a year$54 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,230per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,110per year
Jobs in the area3,970people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Atlanta?
OK. Rent of $1,999 a month takes 21.5% 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 Atlanta, GA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $111,810 a year ($54 an hour). Most earn between $62,230 and $172,110.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Atlanta?
Typical rent of $1,999 a month takes 21.5% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.