SOC 29-1071 · May 2025 · United States
Physician Assistants
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Physician Assistants across the United States is $135,880 per year, measured over 162,150 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $165,690.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Physician Assistants
Pay for this occupation varies by 57.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $165,690 and Alabama pays $104,960.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $165,690 | 4,790 | |
| 2 | California | $165,650 | 13,600 | |
| 3 | Washington | $164,360 | 3,540 | |
| 4 | Hawaii | $164,050 | 530 | |
| 5 | New York | $160,880 | 19,140 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $155,780 | 2,250 | |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $150,960 | 1,060 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $150,700 | 700 | |
| 9 | Vermont | $150,490 | 410 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $142,410 | 4,470 |
States with the most Physician Assistants jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 19,140 | $160,880 | |
| 2 | California | 13,600 | $165,650 | |
| 3 | Texas | 10,110 | $134,550 | |
| 4 | Florida | 9,310 | $129,620 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 9,020 | $127,070 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 7,490 | $129,360 | |
| 7 | Michigan | 6,310 | $131,510 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 5,610 | $115,390 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 4,900 | $132,090 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 4,790 | $165,690 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $223,640 | 1,030 |
| 2 | Bakersfield | $198,070 | 350 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $184,380 | 1,830 |
| 4 | Yuba City | $183,460 | 40 |
| 5 | Vallejo | $179,520 | 150 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $172,750 | 140 |
| 7 | Napa | $172,170 | 50 |
| 8 | Salinas | $170,180 | 130 |
| 9 | Urban Honolulu | $170,060 | 390 |
| 10 | Wenatchee | $168,080 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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