Physician Assistant Salaries

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for physician assistants are expected to grow rapidly over the next several years. The relatively low educational requirements (physician assistants typically complete a two year program, in addition to other college courses, to become licensed) and high salary potential have created increased interest in physician assistant careers. Many people who are researching careers in the health care industry have questions about physician assistant salaries. Does a physician assistant salary range vary greatly from one city to the next? What employers offer the most competitive physician assistant salaries? What is a physician assistant salary range over 20 years? These and many other questions can be answered with PayScale's salary survey data.

Viewing Physician Assistant Salaries by State shows that California is the leader while Texas falls in second place for high physician assistant salaries. Texas is also at the high end of the salary spectrum on the Physician Assistant Salary Range by City chart, with Houston currently offering the highest median salary. To research physician assistant salaries in cities not shown on this chart, use PayScale's Cost of Living Calculator. You'll find the median physician assistant salary range plus cost of living data for cities across the U.S. No matter where you live or work, though, hard work and practical experience will eventually pay off. Measuring the median Physician Assistant Salary Range by Years Experience shows the kind of growth that is possible for physician assistant salaries after five, 10 and 20 years of experience.

How To Increase Your Physician Assistant Salary

Completing further education is a key strategy for boosting physician assistant salaries and expanding career opportunities. Depending on his or her interests, a physician assistant can pursue Medical Education and training opportunities related to surgery, internal medicine, home health care and many other areas. Various certifications are also available - to find out how different certifications can impact a physician assistant salary range, view the chart on Physician Assistant Salaries by Certification.