salary$126,810 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Richmond, VA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$93,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$171,850per year
Jobs in the area620people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Richmond?
Cheap. Rent of $1,644 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 Richmond, VA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Richmond, VA area is $126,810 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $93,040 and $171,850.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Richmond?
Typical rent of $1,644 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 Richmond, VA metro area.