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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

$129,097
Average $129,097
Low $89,339
High $186,548

The average salary for a physician assistant is $129,097 per year in the United States. 12.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 26, 2026).

Physician Assistant job openings in United States

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Physician Assistant (PA)
STG International3.2out of 5 stars.
Mountain Home, AR
4 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
Winston Resources
 
$304,200per year

Highest paying cities for Physician Assistants near United States

  1. Columbus, OH
    $159,973 per year
  2. Spokane, WA
    $149,266 per year
  3. Bronx, NY
    $139,231 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $136,343 per year
  5. Grand Rapids, MI
    $125,541 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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