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Physician Assistants Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #44 of 51 · PA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physician assistantss in Pennsylvania earn between $99,050 and $158,690. 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 Pennsylvania is $125,160, about 11.4% below the U.S. average ($141,280). That works out to roughly $60/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, PA | $137,770 | $141,960 | 90 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $135,640 | $139,080 | 3,390 |
| Reading, PA | $130,160 | $131,290 | 190 |
| Johnstown, PA | $129,800 | $127,390 | 80 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $129,680 | $124,750 | 560 |
| State College, PA | $128,480 | $122,700 | 80 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $128,380 | $122,140 | 180 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $126,530 | $121,670 | 290 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physician assistants make in Pennsylvania?
The median physician assistants salary in Pennsylvania is $127,070 per year (mean $125,160), and about 80% earn between $99,050 and $158,690.
How much do physician assistants make per hour in Pennsylvania?
Roughly $60 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $125,160 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Pennsylvania a high-paying state for physician assistants?
Pennsylvania ranks #44 of 51 states for physician assistants pay. Its mean salary of $125,160 is about 11.4% below the U.S. average of $141,280.
Which metro areas in Pennsylvania pay physician assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania for physician assistants are Lebanon, PA ($137,770), Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($135,640), Reading, PA ($130,160), by median annual wage.