Physician Assistant Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median physician assistant in the Philadelphia area earns $135,640 a year ($65.21 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($135,880) and 7% above the Pennsylvania median ($127,070). Half of the 3,390 physician assistants there earn between $123,870 and $157,050.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,720 | $99,050 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $123,870 | $107,260 | $120,670 |
| Median | $135,640 | $127,070 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $157,050 | $137,220 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $170,140 | $158,690 | $190,280 |
| Average | $139,080 | $125,160 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 3,390 | 9,020 | 162,150 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $125,230
- 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
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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.