Physician assistant salary in United States
How much does a Physician Assistant make in the United States?
Average base salary
$122,109
Average $122,109
Low $84,856
High $175,717
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a physician assistant is $122,109 per year in the United States. 11.6k salaries reported, updated at November 27, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Physician Assistants in United States
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Highest paying cities for Physician Assistants near United States
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Where can a Physician Assistant earn more?
Compare salaries for Physician Assistants in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Physician Assistants
Most recommended license
Physician Assistant License
(earn +19.45% more)
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 3.34% since 2018. Physician Assistants with this license earn +19.45% more than the average base salary, which is $122,109 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | increase by 2 |
| 2011 | 31 | increase by 1450.00% |
| 2012 | 23042 | increase by 74229.03% |
| 2013 | 82203 | increase by 256.75% |
| 2014 | 111007 | increase by 35.04% |
| 2015 | 64619 | decrease by 41.79% |
| 2016 | 67287 | increase by 4.13% |
| 2017 | 43245 | decrease by 35.73% |
| 2018 | 36358 | decrease by 15.93% |
| 2019 | 37572 | increase by 3.34% |
Top companies hiring Physician Assistants on Indeed
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Top certifications
DEA CertificationTop specialties
NeurologyMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Certifications | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305 jobs | 644 |
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Most common benefits for Physician Assistants
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan repayment program
- Malpractice insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 228 ratings64% of Physician Assistants in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Nurse Practitioner
Job openingsAverage $123,033 per year
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Job openingsAverage $115,866 per year
Orthopedist
Job openingsAverage $161,542 per year
Emergency Medicine Physician
Job openingsAverage $125,654 per year
Family Medicine Physician
Job openingsAverage $278,349 per year
Primary Care Physician
Job openingsAverage $201,794 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Physician Assistant
As a physician assistant, how can I know if I am being paid fairly?
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How much do similar professions to physician assistant get paid?
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