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Physician assistant salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$129,070
Average $129,070
Low $89,462
High $186,213

The average salary for a physician assistant is $129,070 per year in the United States. 13.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Physician Assistant job openings in United States

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Oral Surgery Assistant
Boulder Oral Surgery5out of 5 stars.
Boulder, CO
$25 - $32 an hour
Full-time
50 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
    $163,780 per year
  2. Charleston, SC
    $159,637 per year
  3. Spokane, WA
    $148,141 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $138,960 per year
  5. Bronx, NY
    $138,457 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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