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

Physician Assistant Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$160,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$77.35/hr
▲ 18% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
19,140
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$149,072 #13 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in New York, explained

Physician assistants in New York earn a median of $160,880 per year ($77.35 per hour), which is 18% above the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $106,440, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $201,410. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $160,880 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $160,880 is worth about $149,072 in national buying power — ranking New York #13 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$106,440
$51.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$160,880
$77.35/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$201,410
$96.83/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $160,880 $149,072
New Jersey $165,690 $152,282 −$4,810
Vermont $150,490 $153,627 +$10,390
Massachusetts $142,410 $134,658 +$18,470
Connecticut $139,860 $134,987 +$21,020
Pennsylvania $127,070 $130,232 +$33,810

Physician Assistant in New York: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in New York?

Physician assistants in New York earn a median of $160,880 per year ($77.35 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does New York pay physician assistants well?

At $160,880, New York pays 18% above the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 19,140 work in the state.

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