Physician Assistants Salary in Mississippi

Physician assistants in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $113,720 a year) and the least in Jackson ($98,420), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physician assistants average at $106,820 and the median at $105,920 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,280.

Physician Assistants average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$113,720
Hattiesburg$110,080
Jackson$98,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$113,720	$105,920	$82,790	$85,015	90
Hattiesburg	$110,080	$108,420	$86,970	$82,600	88
Jackson	$98,420	$101,830	$57,500	$74,864	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Mississippi

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.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.