PermanentPosted today
Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$136k–$174k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Physician Assistant jobs in Cambridge, MA
Physician Assistants in the Cambridge area earn a median of $64.90 per hour, about $135,000 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $53.13 and $78.71. That ranks 90th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 260th of 301 once local prices are factored in. 41 open roles with published pay are listed for Cambridge and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Cambridge and what they pay.
- $64.90median pay per hour, Boston
- $53–$79typical range per hour
- 3,370physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 41open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Roles in other cities of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area.
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Physician Assistant Neuroscience ICU
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$136k–$174k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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Physician Assistant In-Patient Orthopedics
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$136k–$174k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Radiation Oncology Physician Assistant
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$112k–$162k/ year
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Physician Assistant - Cardiac Electrophysiology Inpatient, Outpatient, Procedural
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$136k–$174k/ year
Top 25% pay
RemotePosted 10 days ago
Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Sign On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
One Medical · Remote · MA hiring
$145k–$174k/ year
Top 25% pay
RemotePosted 10 days ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Sign On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
One Medical · Remote · MA hiring
$145k–$174k/ year
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Interventional Radiology
Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH
$65.25–$83.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Urology
Mass General Brigham · Newburyport, MA
$136k–$174k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Perioperative Optimization
Mass General Brigham · Somerville, MA
$65.25–$83.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physician Assistant, Fluoroscopy
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$136k–$174k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physician Assistant, Foot & Ankle
Mass General Brigham · Portsmouth, NH
$136k–$174k/ year
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Named employers near Cambridge, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physician assistants near Cambridge
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 28 | $74.42 |
| Boston Medical Center | 11 | $65.99 |
| One Medical | 2 | $76.73 |
Physician Assistant pay in Cambridge, 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 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge
- 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $273 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,555 |
| 13-week assignment | $33,215 |
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 Cambridge
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Cambridge, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 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 Middlesex County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Middlesex County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville, MA | 1 mi | $64.90/hr | 82,149 |
| Medford, MA | 3 mi | $64.90/hr | 59,898 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Massachusetts · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
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.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge?
We list 41 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cambridge.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Cambridge 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 Cambridge in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Middlesex 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 Cambridge?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cambridge is $273 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,555 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PA pay reportCambridge, MA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
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
- Physician Assistant - GastroenterologyPermanent$136k–$174k/ year
- Physician Assistant Neuroscience ICUPermanent$136k–$174k/ year
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