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Physician Assistant salary, 2026: $119,979–$162,191 advertised across 151 listings

Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 151 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (182) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

Median advertised range
$119,979–$162,191
per year, base pay
Middle half
$110,390–$187,258
25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
Listings counted
151
of 333 live Physician Assistant listings
As of
November 8, 2026
Refreshed hourly from live listings

Median advertised Physician Assistant pay by state

Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. States with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.

$0$75k$150k$225k$300kMassachusetts: $141,440–$176,800 median advertised base, 19 listingsMassachusetts$141,440–$176,800n=19Maine: $147,680–$260,000 median advertised base, 16 listingsMaine$147,680–$260,000n=16California: $117,412–$161,134 median advertised base, 10 listingsCalifornia$117,412–$161,134n=10Iowa: $117,507–$141,339 median advertised base, 10 listingsIowa$117,507–$141,339n=10Maryland: $121,785–$155,000 median advertised base, 9 listingsMaryland$121,785–$155,000n=9Texas: $124,800–$145,600 median advertised base, 6 listingsTexas$124,800–$145,600n=6Georgia: $89,508–$116,362 median advertised base, 5 listingsGeorgia$89,508–$116,362n=5Illinois: $135,200–$145,600 median advertised base, 5 listingsIllinois$135,200–$145,600n=5Minnesota: $119,979–$188,049 median advertised base, 5 listingsMinnesota$119,979–$188,049n=5Oregon: $135,000–$144,000 median advertised base, 5 listingsOregon$135,000–$144,000n=5Virginia: $122,928–$136,240 median advertised base, 5 listingsVirginia$122,928–$136,240n=5Arizona: $110,727–$154,379 median advertised base, 4 listingsArizona$110,727–$154,379n=4
StateListingsMedian minimumMedian maximum
Massachusettsreport19$141,440$176,800
Mainereport16$147,680$260,000
Californiareport10$117,412$161,134
Iowareport10$117,507$141,339
Marylandreport9$121,785$155,000
Texasreport6$124,800$145,600
Georgiareport5$89,508$116,362
Illinoisreport5$135,200$145,600
Minnesotareport5$119,979$188,049
Oregonreport5$135,000$144,000
Virginiareport5$122,928$136,240
Arizona4$110,727$154,379

By employment type

TypeListingsMedian range
full-time144$119,490–$160,601
per diem7$147,680–$189,301

Employers with the most listings

EmployerListingsMedian range
Veterans Health Administration43$114,595–$188,049
ConvenientMD33$141,440–$176,800
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA14$102,246–$132,923
One Medical9$122,928–$136,240
Ascension8$124,800–$145,600
Trinity Health6$130,891

Quick answers

What does a Physician Assistant make?
Across 151 live Physician Assistant listings with advertised pay, the median base range is $119,979–$162,191 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $110,390 at the low end to $187,258 at the high end.
Which states pay Physician Assistants the most?
Among states with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are Maine ($147,680–$260,000), Minnesota ($119,979–$188,049) and Massachusetts ($141,440–$176,800). Small samples move quickly, so check the listing count next to each state.MaineMinnesotaMassachusetts
Does Physician Assistant pay differ by employment type?
144 full-time listings advertise a median of $119,490–$160,601 and 7 per diem listings advertise a median of $147,680–$189,301.
Who is hiring Physician Assistants and what do they offer?
Veterans Health Administration (43, median $114,595–$188,049), ConvenientMD (33, median $141,440–$176,800), Military Treatment Facilities under DHA (14, median $102,246–$132,923), One Medical (9, median $122,928–$136,240), Ascension (8, median $124,800–$145,600) and Trinity Health (6, median $130,891).Veterans Health AdministrationConvenientMDMilitary Treatment Facilities under DHAOne MedicalAscensionTrinity Health
How many Physician Assistant jobs are open right now?
333 live Physician Assistant listings on ScrubHub today, of which 151 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Physician Assistant jobs
How is this pay report calculated?
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 151 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (182) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

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