Physician Assistants
Occupation
$133,260
National Median Salary
$64.07
Median Hourly Wage
155,540
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+39.1%
10 Year Change
$95,820
2014 Median
$133,260
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Physician Assistants
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Help Services | $165,470 | 1,680 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $158,120 | 3,620 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $157,610 | 2,140 |
| Employment Services | $157,130 | 2,040 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $151,470 | 4,720 |
Top Paying States for Physician Assistants
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $163,020 | 440 |
| California | $161,080 | 13,570 |
| Washington | $156,990 | 3,310 |
| New York | $152,650 | 19,390 |
| Oregon | $149,130 | 1,930 |
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Temporary Help Services
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Administrative and Support Services
Employment Services
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
Outpatient Care Centers
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Scientific Research and Development Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services