Physician Assistants Salary in Minnesota

Physician assistants in Minnesota earn the most in Rochester (average $157,160 a year) and the least in St. Cloud ($134,240), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physician assistants average at $147,630 and the median at $141,190 for 3,660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,280.

Physician Assistants average salary by city in Minnesota

Rochester$157,160
Minneapolis$147,010
Duluth$143,590
Mankato$143,530
St. Cloud$134,240

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rochester	$157,160	$137,340	$132,450	$109,181	91
Minneapolis	$147,010	$145,030	$130,870	$103,040	105
Duluth	$143,590	$135,860	$130,070	$100,971	89
Mankato	$143,530	$142,020	$138,080	$100,935	91
St. Cloud	$134,240	$132,650	$114,140	$95,314	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physician Assistants salary in other states

Physician Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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