salary$131,830 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$103,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$157,870per year
Jobs in the area2,400people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Detroit?
Cheap. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 12.3% 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 Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $131,830 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $103,800 and $157,870.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 12.3% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.