salary$131,930 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$102,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$157,890per year
Jobs in the area940people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Grand Rapids?
Cheap. Rent of $1,751 a month takes 15.9% 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 Grand Rapids, MI?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area is $131,930 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $102,680 and $157,890.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Grand Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,751 a month takes 15.9% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area.