Physician Assistant Salary in New York, NY
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The median physician assistant in the New York area earns $167,650 a year ($80.60 an hour), 23% above the U.S. median ($135,880) and 4% above the New York State median ($160,880). Half of the 16,800 physician assistants there earn between $141,930 and $179,990.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $124,470 | $106,440 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $141,930 | $134,480 | $120,670 |
| Median | $167,650 | $160,880 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $179,990 | $174,710 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $207,000 | $201,410 | $190,280 |
| Average | $163,570 | $155,150 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 16,800 | 19,140 | 162,150 |
New York, NY ranks 3rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- Buffalo, NY: $126,360
- San Jose, CA: $223,640
- San Francisco, CA: $184,380
- 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.