Physician Assistants pay in the US: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 2,173 Physician Assistants postings on yourjobs.com between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 59% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $68.66 (n = 1,278 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $63.71 to $72.12. This page was built 20 October 2026.
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $63.71 | $132,517 |
| Median advertised hourly rate | $68.66 | $142,813 |
| 75th percentile | $72.12 | $150,010 |
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $149.04 | $310,003 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026 | 2,173 |
| Postings that stated pay | 1,278 (59%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 27% |
| Postings with an employment type recorded | 982 (45%) |
| Full time, of postings with a type recorded | 78% |
| Part time, of postings with a type recorded | 5% |
| Employers | 113 |
| Cities | 699 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $149.04 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- Figure in posting (period inferred as year)
- $235,000 to $310,000 per year
- Job title
- Area Medical Director (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)
- Employer
- Carbon Health
- Location
- North Hollywood, California
- First seen
- 18 October 2026
- Posting text
- “…g a diverse and inclusive team. Physician Salary: $ 235,000 - $310,000 NP/PA Salary: $170,000 - $240,000 As a physician-f…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Physician Assistants jobs in the US
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optum | 409 | $66.47 | Open jobs |
| One Medical | 324 | $86.92 | Open jobs |
| Albany Med Health System | 279 | $64.95 | Open jobs |
| Community Care Physicians | 211 | Open jobs | |
| Banner Health | 162 | Open jobs | |
| LocumJobsOnline | 86 | $81.00 | Open jobs |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care | 65 | Open jobs | |
| Matrix Medical Network | 59 | $38.37 | Open jobs |
| Boston Children‘s Hospital | 41 | ||
| Fast Pace Health | 41 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Physician Assistants pay by state
| State | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Pay page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 697 | $68.51 | Physician Assistants pay in New York |
| California | 237 | $86.92 | Physician Assistants pay in California |
| Texas | 184 | $67.89 | Physician Assistants pay in Texas |
| Arizona | 176 | Physician Assistants pay in Arizona | |
| Colorado | 122 | $68.87 | Physician Assistants pay in Colorado |
| Massachusetts | 104 | Physician Assistants pay in Massachusetts | |
| Washington | 75 | $19.23 | Physician Assistants pay in Washington |
| Georgia | 59 | Physician Assistants pay in Georgia | |
| Wisconsin | 51 | $19.23 | Physician Assistants pay in Wisconsin |
| Virginia | 50 | Physician Assistants pay in Virginia | |
| North Carolina | 46 | Physician Assistants pay in North Carolina | |
| Tennessee | 45 | Physician Assistants pay in Tennessee | |
| Florida | 41 | Physician Assistants pay in Florida | |
| Louisiana | 38 | Physician Assistants pay in Louisiana | |
| Oregon | 33 | Physician Assistants pay in Oregon |
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 1,859 | 1,150 | $67.89 | $62.62 | $73.00 | 11% |
| September 2026 | 648 | 358 | $65.78 | $61.62 | $70.00 | 0% |
| August 2026 | 28 | 13 | 0% | |||
| July 2026 | 64 | 16 | 0% | |||
| June 2026 | 171 | 72 | $75.87 | $61.62 | $86.54 | 0% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $130,020 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Current Physician Assistants jobs
- Top employers hiring in the US
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 07:15.
Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.
Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Physician Assistants in the US, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/physician-assistants