Physician Assistant Salary in Boston, MA
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The median physician assistant in the Boston area earns $142,410 a year ($68.47 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($135,880) and about the same as the Massachusetts median ($142,410). Half of the 3,550 physician assistants there earn between $128,020 and $172,610.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,220 | $65,220 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $128,020 | $128,020 | $120,670 |
| Median | $142,410 | $142,410 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $172,610 | $169,980 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $205,620 | $204,140 | $190,280 |
| Average | $147,520 | $146,480 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 3,550 | 4,470 | 162,150 |
Boston, MA ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- San Jose, CA: $223,640
- San Francisco, CA: $184,380
- New York, NY: $167,650
- Seattle, WA: $167,290
- Riverside, CA: $165,490
- San Diego, CA: $165,160
- Portland, OR: $163,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $161,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.