Physician Assistants pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for physician assistants is $61.09 an hour ($127,070 a year). About 9,020 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). Pennsylvania ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $47.62 | $99,050 |
| 25% of workers | $51.57 | $107,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.09 | $127,070 |
| 75% of workers | $65.97 | $137,220 |
| 90% of workers | $76.29 | $158,690 |
Physician Assistants pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $137,770 | 90 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $135,640 | 3,390 |
| Reading | $130,160 | 190 |
| Johnstown | $129,800 | 80 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $129,680 | 560 |
| State College | $128,480 | 80 |
| York-Hanover | $126,530 | 290 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $126,230 | 310 |
| Pittsburgh | $125,230 | 2,560 |
| Williamsport | $124,920 | 150 |
| Gettysburg | $124,520 | 30 |
| Lancaster | $124,070 | 340 |
| Altoona | $123,270 | 190 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $123,110 | 580 |
| Chambersburg | $120,030 | 70 |
| Erie | $111,260 | 170 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,140 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $306,030 |
| Pediatricians, General | $226,440 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $213,310 |
| Cardiologists | $579,120 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Pharmacists | $138,160 |
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