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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

$129,096
Average $129,096
Low $89,498
High $186,215

The average salary for a physician assistant is $129,096 per year in the United States. 13.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Physician Assistant job openings in United States

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Oral Surgery Assistant
DiLeo Oral Surgery
Allentown, PA
$22 - $30 an hour
Full-time
46 minutes 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
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Insync Consulting Services
 
$342,160per year
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Alto Healthcare Staffing
 
$324,480per year
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Eckerd Connects
 
$322,400per year
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Billings Clinic
 
$312,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Physician Assistants near United States

  1. Columbus, OH
    $162,723 per year
  2. Charleston, SC
    $158,492 per year
  3. Spokane, WA
    $147,625 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $139,001 per year
  5. Bronx, NY
    $138,685 per year

Where can a Physician Assistant earn more?

Compare salaries for Physician Assistants in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Physician Assistant get paid in United States?

Senior Physician Assistant

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