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How much does a Physician Assistant make? The average Physician Assistant salary is $120,540 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $110,967 and $132,990. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Openings for Physician Assistant
Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care - $90-110 per hour
LocumTenens.com - Campbell , CA
LocumTenens.com is seeking a Physician Assistant Urgent Care for a locum tenens job in San Jose, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Urgent Care Discipline: Physician Assistant ...
Adzuna - Today
Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery - $117 per hour
Core Medical Locums - Walnut Creek , CA
Physician Assistant Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Locum Tenens Muir Orthopaedic Specialists, OrthoNorCal and Webster Orthopedics have joined ...
Adzuna - Today
Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine - $100-110 per hour
Vista Staffing - Eau Claire , WI
Vista Staffing is seeking a Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine for a locum tenens job in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Emergency Medicine Discipline: Physician ...
Adzuna - Today
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 2 positions
Prairie Band, LLC - Chinle , AZ
Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant shall provide uninterrupted outpatient services in the delivery of patient care to the Indian Health Service. Specific tasks include the following
JobGet - Today
Physician Assistant - Family Practice - $65-75 per hour
NuLogic LLC - Norfolk , VA
NuLogic LLC is seeking a Physician Assistant Family Practice for a job in Norfolk, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: Family Practice * Discipline: Physician Assistant * Start Date ...
Vivian Health - 1 day ago
Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $120 per hour
TheraEx Staffing Services - APP - Yuma , AZ
TheraEx Staffing Services - APP is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a locum tenens job in Yuma, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty
Adzuna - 1 day ago

Physician Assistant Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Physician Assistant between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of April 24, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Physician Assistant in each city.

Physician Assistant Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $150,675
Washington, DC $134,161
Miami, FL $116,321
Chicago, IL $126,447
Boston, MA $135,126
New York, NY $140,791
Dallas, TX $118,973
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Average Salary Range for Physician Assistant

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
110967
132990
120540

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
111473
133775
121139
What is the average salary for Physician Assistant in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physician Assistant in the United States. The base salary for Physician Assistant ranges from $110,967 to $132,990 with the average base salary of $120,540. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,473 to $133,775 with the average total cash compensation of $121,139.

View Average Salary for Physician Assistant as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $120,540 $110,967 - $132,990
Bonus $599 $506 - $786
Total Pay $121,139 $111,473 - $133,775
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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What's the difference between Physician Assistant - Medical and Physician Assistant?
According to our latest salary estimation on April 24, 2024. The average salary of Physician Assistant is $120,540, and the average salary of Physician Assistant - Medical is $119,625. The average salary of Physician Assistant - Medical is lower than Physician Assistant. ( 2024-04-24 salary.com )
I am a Physician Assistant, which location’s salary is higher, San Bernardino, CA or Arlington, MA?
Arlington, MA typically sees higher pay than San Bernardino, CA for Physician Assistant. a Physician Assistant Salary in Arlington, MA is $135,126 as of April 24, 2024; a Physician Assistant Salary in San Bernardino, CA is $127,291 as of April 24, 2024. ( 2024-04-24 salary.com )

Physician Assistant Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Physician Assistant vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-04-24 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Physician Assistant?
Salary ranges for a Physician Assistant can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-04-24 salary.com )
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Last Update: April 24, 2024