salary$127,200 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$82,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$178,600per year
Jobs in the area1,200people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Orlando?
Cheap. Rent of $1,955 a month takes 18.4% 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 Orlando, FL?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area is $127,200 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $82,060 and $178,600.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Orlando?
Typical rent of $1,955 a month takes 18.4% 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area.