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Physician Assistants Salary in New York
Ranked #5 of 51 · NY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physician assistantss in New York earn between $106,440 and $201,410. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physician assistants salary in New York is $155,150, about 9.8% above the U.S. average ($141,280). That works out to roughly $75/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $167,650 | $163,570 | 16,800 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $154,810 | $154,100 | 330 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $154,610 | $149,140 | 510 |
| Kingston, NY | $150,470 | $146,020 | 40 |
| Binghamton, NY | $146,120 | $149,840 | 200 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $140,300 | $139,930 | 120 |
| Ithaca, NY | $138,920 | $143,860 | 230 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $137,850 | $140,600 | 770 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physician assistants make in New York?
The median physician assistants salary in New York is $160,880 per year (mean $155,150), and about 80% earn between $106,440 and $201,410.
How much do physician assistants make per hour in New York?
Roughly $75 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $155,150 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for physician assistants?
New York ranks #5 of 51 states for physician assistants pay. Its mean salary of $155,150 is about 9.8% above the U.S. average of $141,280.
Which metro areas in New York pay physician assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for physician assistants are New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($167,650), Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area ($154,810), Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($154,610), by median annual wage.