Physician Assistants pay in Rochester
In Rochester (NY), the median pay for physician assistants is $62.71 an hour ($130,430 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). It is 19% lower than the New York median ($160,880).
Pay range for physician assistants in Rochester (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $52.47 | $109,130 |
| 25% of workers | $62.25 | $129,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.71 | $130,430 |
| 75% of workers | $64.11 | $133,350 |
| 90% of workers | $74.71 | $155,390 |
Physician Assistants pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $167,650 | 16,800 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $154,610 | 510 |
| Kingston | $150,470 | 40 |
| Binghamton | $146,120 | 200 |
| Utica-Rome | $140,300 | 120 |
| Ithaca | $138,920 | 230 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $137,850 | 770 |
| Elmira | $137,550 | 60 |
| Syracuse | $133,000 | 590 |
| Glens Falls | $132,700 | 100 |
| Rochester (this page) | $130,430 | 1,230 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $128,870 | 60 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $126,360 | 1,040 |
New York 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 Rochester (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $86,570 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,110 |
| Physical Therapists | $83,070 |
| Pharmacists | $136,310 |
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