salary$132,350 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Jacksonville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,440per year
Jobs in the area1,100people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Jacksonville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,719 a month takes 15.6% 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 Jacksonville, FL?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Jacksonville, FL area is $132,350 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $104,550 and $170,440.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Jacksonville?
Typical rent of $1,719 a month takes 15.6% 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 Jacksonville, FL metro area.