salary$136,610 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Fargo, ND-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$199,550per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Fargo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,080 a month takes 9.5% 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 Fargo, ND?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Fargo, ND-MN area is $136,610 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $79,700 and $199,550.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Fargo?
Typical rent of $1,080 a month takes 9.5% 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 Fargo, ND-MN metro area.