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Physician assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Physician Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$129,000
Average $129,000
Low $89,318
High $186,312

The average salary for a physician assistant is $129,000 per year in the United States. 13k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Physician Assistant job openings in United States

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Psychiatric Physician Assistan...
Purple Cow Recruiting
Hartsville, SC
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
Full-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Physician Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
HealthCare Connections
 
$370,833per year
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StemExpress
 
$348,400per year
Insync Consulting Services
 
$342,160per year
Alto Healthcare Staffing
 
$324,480per year
Eckerd Connects
 
$322,400per year
GLC Group
 
$295,360per year

Highest paying cities for Physician Assistants near United States

  1. Columbus, OH
    $161,718 per year
  2. Spokane, WA
    $146,518 per year
  3. Bronx, NY
    $138,577 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $138,472 per year
  5. Grand Rapids, MI
    $124,818 per year

Where can a Physician Assistant earn more?

Compare salaries for Physician Assistants in different locations
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Senior Physician Assistant

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