salary$133,950 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Madison, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$164,900per year
Jobs in the area490people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Madison?
Cheap. Rent of $1,723 a month takes 15.4% 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 Madison, WI?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Madison, WI area is $133,950 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $57,980 and $164,900.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Madison?
Typical rent of $1,723 a month takes 15.4% 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 Madison, WI metro area.