salary$131,700 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,840per year
Jobs in the area380people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Cape Coral?
OK. Rent of $2,339 a month takes 21.3% 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 Cape Coral, FL?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area is $131,700 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $104,880 and $165,840.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Cape Coral?
Typical rent of $2,339 a month takes 21.3% 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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area.