Wage data
Physician Assistants Salary in the United States
The median Physician Assistants salary in the United States is $135,880 per year, with most earning between $120,670 and $163,980 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$121K – $164K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $120,670 |
| Median (50th) | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $190,280 |
Physician Assistants salary by metro
- San Jose$223,640 median
- San Francisco$184,380 median
- New York$167,650 median
- Seattle$167,290 median
- San Diego$165,160 median
- Portland$163,810 median
- Los Angeles$161,890 median
- Sacramento$161,470 median
- Washington$148,200 median
- Minneapolis$145,030 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.