salary$127,820 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$98,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,680per year
Jobs in the area1,420people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Tampa?
OK. Rent of $2,216 a month takes 20.8% 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 Tampa, FL?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $127,820 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $98,530 and $173,680.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Tampa?
Typical rent of $2,216 a month takes 20.8% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.