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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Physician Assistant Salary After Tax in Baltimore

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท MD ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 1.21

Physician Assistant Salary Range

25th Percentile

$105,000

Take-home:

$77,305

$6,442/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$126,000

Take-home:

$90,874

$7,573/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$148,000

Take-home:

$104,756

$8,730/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $126,000

Gross Salary$126,000
Federal Tax(15.5%)โ€“$19,487
MD State Taxโ€“$6,000
Social Securityโ€“$7,812
Medicareโ€“$1,827
Annual Take-Home$90,874
$7,573Monthly
$3,495Bi-Weekly
27.88%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Baltimore

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)21.8% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,650/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$2,100/mo

COL Index

1.21

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,893/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $7,573 ($90,876/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,787

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$2,272

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,515

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$45,438

Wants / year

$27,263

Savings / year

$18,175

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician Assistant salary in Baltimore?

The median Physician Assistant salary in Baltimore (MD) is $126,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $105,000 and the 75th percentile is $148,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Baltimore?

At the median salary of $126,000, a Physician Assistant in MD takes home approximately $90,874 per year ($7,573/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 27.88%.

Can a Physician Assistant afford rent in Baltimore?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Baltimore is $1,650/month. On the median Physician Assistant salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 21.8%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,893/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Physician Assistant salaries in Baltimore?

Baltimore has a cost-of-living index of 1.21 (1.00 = national average). Baltimore is 21% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Physician Assistant salary.