PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)Emergency Medicine
Boston Medical Center · Brockton, MA
$109k–$158k/ year
Physician Assistant jobs in Brockton, MA
Pay for physician assistants in the Brockton area centers on $64.90 per hour, or about $135,000 a year. The lower quarter earns under $53.13 and the upper quarter over $78.71. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Brockton. That ranks 90th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 260th of 301 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Brockton.
- $64.90median pay per hour, Boston
- $53–$79typical range per hour
- 3,370physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay
Open Physician Assistant roles in Brockton
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Experienced Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Boston Medical Center · Brockton, MA
$109k–$158k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiology (Cath Lab / PERT Program)
Boston Medical Center · Brockton, MA
$109k–$158k/ year
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem
Boston Medical Center · Brockton, MA
$52.40–$75.96/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem
Boston Medical Center · Brockton, MA
$52.40–$75.96/ hour
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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 3,370 physician assistants employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.24).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.70 | $63,860 | 52% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $53.13 | $110,510 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $64.90 | $135,000 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $78.71 | $163,720 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $91.78 | $190,900 | 43% above U.S. median |
How Brockton ranks
- 90th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 260th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 5 Massachusetts metro areas
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 Brockton
- Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.90 median hour buys what $59.94 buys at the national price level, 6% below 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 Brockton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,336
- Per year: $116,820
- Per month: $9,735
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Brockton
| Item | Federal 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 Brockton
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Brockton, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Brockton, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center Brockton, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Plymouth County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Plymouth County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Town, MA | 10 mi | $64.90/hr | 60,159 |
| Quincy, MA | 12 mi | $64.90/hr | 103,434 |
| Taunton, MA | 13 mi | $65.34/hr | 61,936 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 23 mi | $65.34/hr | 76,996 |
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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.
Other healthcare roles in Brockton
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Brockton, MA?
Physician Assistants in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $64.90 per hour, about $135,000 a year. The middle half earn between $53.13 and $78.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Brockton a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 260th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 90th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Brockton?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Brockton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Brockton.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Brockton 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 Brockton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Plymouth 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 Brockton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Brockton 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.
Does Valorem Health place physician assistants in Brockton?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- 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
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 21 postings$69.32/ hr$58–$125
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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.
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