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Physician Assistant Salary in Germany

The Germany median is $217,088 per year, with observed city pay up to Frankfurt at $164,848.

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Physician Assistant in Germany: read the median against a +27% outlook

The Germany national median for a physician assistant is 187.000 € a year. Among 6 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 123.000 € in Cologne to 142.000 € in Frankfurt (1.2×).

Physician assistants examine, diagnose, and treat patients under a physician's supervision. Common screening skills include Diagnosis, Treatment, Prescribing, and EMR.

A modeled national band runs about 136.500 €–248.700 € around that midpoint. EU Blue Card thresholds and recognised qualifications sit behind several top rows. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +27% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every German city.

Frankfurt sits -24% vs the national median; Cologne sits -34%. Relocating inside Germany for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Germany shows about 2.2% CPI in 2025. A physician assistant raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Physician Assistant pay data in Germany

Start with the national median (187.000 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Germany hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 136.500 € (10th) → 187.000 € (median) → 248.700 € (90th). Frankfurt’s observed median is 142.000 €, with a local band about 100.000 €–200.000 €. If an offer is “at the Germany median” but the job is in Frankfurt, you may still be under local market.

National median
$217,088
per year
Monthly (national)
$18,110
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$164,848
Frankfurt, DE
Hourly (national)
$104.36
varies by city

Physician Assistant salary by city in Germany

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Frankfurt, DE$164,848
Munich, DE$162,526
Hamburg, DE$152,078
Berlin, DE$148,595
Düsseldorf, DE$146,273
Cologne, DE$142,791

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician assistant make in Germany?
The national median is about 187.000 € per year. Across 6 observed cities, pay ranges from about 123.000 € to 142.000 €.
Which Germany city pays physician assistants the most?
Frankfurt, DE leads observed metros at about 142.000 € per year (-24% vs national).
Which Germany city pays physician assistants the least?
Among observed cities, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 123.000 € per year.
How many Germany cities have physician assistant salary data?
6 metros list observed physician assistant percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is physician assistant in demand in Germany?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +27% over ten years. Local hiring still follows German industry mix.