salary$101,830 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Jackson, MS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$159,290per year
Jobs in the area110people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Jackson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,281 a month takes 15.1% 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 Jackson, MS?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Jackson, MS area is $101,830 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $42,440 and $159,290.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Jackson?
Typical rent of $1,281 a month takes 15.1% 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 Jackson, MS metro area.