verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physician Assistant Salary in New Hampshire

Median Annual in New Hampshire
$150,960/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$72.58/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Hampshire

groups Employed in NH
1,060
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$144,924 #19 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in New Hampshire, explained

Physician assistants in New Hampshire earn a median of $150,960 per year ($72.58 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $119,540, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $175,380. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Hampshire.

Is $150,960 good pay in New Hampshire?

Adjusted for New Hampshire's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $150,960 is worth about $144,924 in national buying power — ranking New Hampshire #19 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in New Hampshire

Entry level (10th pct)
$119,540
$57.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$150,960
$72.58/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$175,380
$84.32/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NH
New Hampshire (here) $150,960 $144,924
Vermont $150,490 $153,627 +$470
Massachusetts $142,410 $134,658 +$8,550
Maine $131,170 $135,157 +$19,790

Physician Assistant in New Hampshire: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in New Hampshire?

Physician assistants in New Hampshire earn a median of $150,960 per year ($72.58 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does New Hampshire pay physician assistants well?

At $150,960, New Hampshire pays 11% above the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 1,060 work in the state.

Physician Assistant salary in other states

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