salary$125,230 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$98,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$146,930per year
Jobs in the area2,560people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Pittsburgh?
Cheap. Rent of $1,621 a month takes 15.5% 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Pittsburgh, PA area is $125,230 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $98,630 and $146,930.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Pittsburgh?
Typical rent of $1,621 a month takes 15.5% 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 Pittsburgh, PA metro area.