Physician Assistants pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for physician assistants is $79.66 an hour ($165,690 a year). About 4,790 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($135,880). New Jersey ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $56.66 | $117,860 |
| 25% of workers | $64.76 | $134,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $79.66 | $165,690 |
| 75% of workers | $92.48 | $192,370 |
| 90% of workers | $99.52 | $207,000 |
Physician Assistants pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $153,280 | 150 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $138,880 | 140 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $106,500 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $159,310 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $292,170 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $89,990 |
| Pediatricians, General | $201,560 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $315,340 |
| Physical Therapists | $112,140 |
| Pharmacists | $137,620 |
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