MA · Attleboro · Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant jobs in Attleboro, MA

The median physician assistant pay in the Attleboro area is $65.34 per hour ($135,910 a year), with the typical range running from $58.02 to $78.88. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Attleboro. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Attleboro. The free report below lists employers near Attleboro and what they pay.

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Physician Assistant pay in Attleboro, MA

The metro median is 2% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $66.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 700 physician assistants employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.51$102,98023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$58.02$120,6809% below U.S. median
Median$65.34$135,9102% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$78.88$164,07023% above U.S. median
Top 10%$89.11$185,35039% above U.S. median

How Attleboro ranks

  • 81st of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 177th of 301 after adjusting for local prices

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Attleboro

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $65.34 median hour buys what $64.20 buys at the national price level, in line with the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Attleboro paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,352
  • Per year: $117,612
  • Per month: $9,801

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Providence-Warwick metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Attleboro

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$126
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,442
13-week assignment$18,746

Travel physician assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Attleboro

CMS lists 1 hospital in Attleboro, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Attleboro, MA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Bristol County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Bristol County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Pawtucket, RI6 mi$65.34/hr76,996
Providence, RI10 mi$65.34/hr194,706
Brockton, MA17 mi$64.90/hr105,788
Weymouth Town, MA26 mi$64.90/hr60,159
Framingham, MA27 mi$64.90/hr73,361
Quincy, MA27 mi$64.90/hr103,434

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License and tax basics in Massachusetts

Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Massachusetts state guide

Other healthcare roles in Attleboro

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Common questions

How much do physician assistants make in Attleboro, MA?

Physician Assistants in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $65.34 per hour, about $135,910 a year. The middle half earn between $58.02 and $78.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Attleboro a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?

Providence-Warwick ranks 177th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physician assistants in Attleboro?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Attleboro. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Attleboro.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Attleboro as a physician assistant?

Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Attleboro in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Bristol County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Attleboro?

The federal per diem benchmark in Attleboro is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Sturdy Memorial HospitalAttleboro, MA · 4 postings$67.39/ hr$53–$82
  • One MedicalBoston, MA · 2 postings$76.73/ hr$70–$84
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 43 postings$74.42/ hr$59–$96
  • Baystate Medical Practices, Inc.Springfield, MA · 2 wage offers$70.75/ hr$61–$84

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$58Median$73.95High$84

84 PA postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 61 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 84 PA roles

  1. Physician Assistant - GastroenterologyPermanent
    $136k–$174k/ year
    Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA · posted today
  2. Physician Assistant Neuroscience ICUPermanent
    $136k–$174k/ year
    Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA · posted today

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