Physician assistant salary in United States

The average salary for a Physician Assistant is $129,003 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 12.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 27, 2026.

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Physician Assistant salaries typically range between a low of $89,241 and a high of $186,483 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Physician Assistant include Columbus, OH at $159,747 per year, Spokane, WA at $149,266 per year, and Bronx, NY at $139,190 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Physician Assistant include HealthCare Connections ($370,833 per year) and StemExpress ($348,400 per year).