PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Emergency Department
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$136k–$174k/ year
Top 25% pay
Physician Assistant jobs in Northampton, MA
Physician Assistants in the Northampton area earn a median of $65.00 per hour, about $135,200 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $62.20 and $73.28. That ranks 87th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 165th of 301 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Northampton. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Northampton.
- $65.00median pay per hour, Amherst Town
- $62–$73typical range per hour
- 50physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay
Open Physician Assistant roles in Northampton
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Hospital Medicine
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$65.25–$83.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Hospital Medicine
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$136k–$174k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Emergency Department
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$65.25–$83.59/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Cardiology
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$136k–$174k/ year
Top 25% pay
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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 50 physician assistants employed in the Amherst Town-Northampton metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.67).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.55 | $96,820 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.20 | $129,380 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.00 | $135,200 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $73.28 | $152,420 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $92.41 | $192,210 | 44% above U.S. median |
How Northampton ranks
- 87th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 165th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Northampton
- Overall prices in Amherst Town-Northampton run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $65.00 median hour buys what $64.84 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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 Northampton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,340
- Per year: $117,000
- Per month: $9,750
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Amherst Town-Northampton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Northampton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $157 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,659 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,567 |
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 Northampton
CMS lists 1 hospital in Northampton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The Northampton, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 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 Hampshire County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Hampshire County (1 geographic, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 12 mi | $71.27/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 16 mi | $71.27/hr | 154,888 |
| Hartford, CT | 39 mi | $65.81/hr | 122,129 |
| Worcester, MA | 44 mi | $67.87/hr | 211,286 |
| New Britain, CT | 45 mi | $66.56/hr | 75,871 |
| Bristol, CT | 47 mi | $66.56/hr | 62,195 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Northampton, MA?
Physician Assistants in the Amherst Town-Northampton metro area have a median pay of $65.00 per hour, about $135,200 a year. The middle half earn between $62.20 and $73.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Northampton a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Amherst Town-Northampton ranks 165th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 87th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Northampton?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Northampton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Northampton.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Northampton 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 Northampton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Hampshire 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 Northampton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Northampton is $157 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,659 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
- 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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