Physician Assistant Salary
Median annual base pay is $130,000 across 529 reported Physician Assistant salaries.
Updated 20 September 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $113,000 | $130,000 | $148,000 | $188,000 |
Salary by Experience
| Experience | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | $105,000 | 7 |
| 3-5 yrs | $122,000 | 9 |
| 6-10 yrs | $145,000 | 7 |
Highest Paying States
| State | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $194,100 | 7 |
| South Dakota | $184,400 | 7 |
| Georgia | $160,900 | 8 |
| California | $160,300 | 25 |
| Idaho | $158,400 | 7 |
| New York | $154,762 | 22 |
| New Jersey | $153,100 | 8 |
| Colorado | $151,000 | 8 |
| Maryland | $147,700 | 11 |
| Rhode Island | $143,300 | 8 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Hospital | $138,247 | 8 |
| Community Hospital | $130,052 | 13 |
| Outpatient Clinic | $128,960 | 10 |
| Private Practice (Physician-Owned) | $109,990 | 5 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | New Grad PA | $124,998 | 9 |
| Junior / Early Career | PA-C · PA I · Surgical PA | $110,000 | 9 |
| Senior | Senior PA · PA III · Senior Surgical PA | — | 2 |
| Lead / Expert | Lead PA · Principal PA · Lead Surgical PA | — | 2 |
How They're Paid
| Model | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Salary | $128,000 | 30 |
| Hourly | $141,440 | 7 |
Physician Assistant salaries by state
Common questions
How much does a Physician Assistant make?
The median Physician Assistant salary is $130,000 per year, based on 529 reported salaries.
Which state pays Physician Assistants the most?
Hawaii has the highest median at $194,100 per year, of the states with enough reports to publish a median.
How much do Physician Assistants with 6-10 yrs of experience make?
$145,000 per year at the median — $15,000 above the Physician Assistant median.
How much does a Physician Assistant at the Entry level make?
$124,998 per year at the median — $5,002 below the Physician Assistant median.