salary$117,240 a year$56 an hour · median pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,010per year
Jobs in the area350people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Augusta?
Cheap. Rent of $1,458 a month takes 14.9% 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 Augusta, GA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area is $117,240 a year ($56 an hour). Most earn between $56,170 and $161,010.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Augusta?
Typical rent of $1,458 a month takes 14.9% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area.