Salary for Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs

Highest Salaries By City for Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs

Top Cities by Popularity for Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs

Highest Salaries By City Top Cities by Popularity

Highest Salaries By City 1. McAllen, Texas 2. Worcester, Massachusetts 3. Hartford, Connecticut 4. Washington, District of Columbia 5. New Haven, Connecticut 6. Springfield, Massachusetts 7. Sacramento, California 8. Riverside, California 9. San Antonio, Texas 10. Los Angeles, California 11. San Francisco, California 12. Tacoma, Washington 13. Boston, Massachusetts 14. Seattle, Washington 15. Charleston, South Carolina 16. Naples, Florida 17. Fort Myers, Florida 18. Tulsa, Oklahoma 19. Grand Rapids, Michigan 20. Dallas, Texas Top Cities by Popularity 1. New York, New York 2. Atlanta, Georgia 3. Chicago, Illinois 4. Dallas, Texas 5. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 6. Phoenix, Arizona 7. San Antonio, Texas

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. When it comes to salary, PayScale's data shows variation in physician assistant salaries depending on location, experience and other factors. 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 by City chart, with Dallas currently offering the highest median salary. To find physician assistant salaries in cities not shown on this chart, use PayScale's Cost of Living Calculator. You can research both Cost of Living and Physician Assistant Salary data for cities across the U.S. Keep in mind that, no matter where you choose to live and work, hard work and practical experience will eventually pay off. Measuring the median Physician Assistant Salary by Years Experience shows the kind of growth that is possible for physician assistant salaries after five, 10 and 20 years of experience.

For an inside look at physician assistant salaries and career options, be sure to read the Salary Stories blog post, "Physician Assistant Salaries - Physician Assistant Career Outlook."

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.