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Physician Assistant
Genesis Healthcare · Manchester, NH
$112k–$129k/ year
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Physician Assistant jobs in Nashua, NH
Physician Assistants in the Nashua area earn a median of $64.36 per hour, about $133,870 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $62.42 and $74.68. That ranks 102nd of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 243rd of 301 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Nashua and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Nashua and what they pay.
- $64.36median pay per hour, Manchester
- $62–$75typical range per hour
- 310physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 3% below the New Hampshire statewide median of $66.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 310 physician assistants employed in the Manchester-Nashua metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.53).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $53.22 | $110,700 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.42 | $129,830 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $64.36 | $133,870 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $74.68 | $155,330 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $79.26 | $164,860 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Nashua ranks
- 102nd of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 243rd 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 Nashua
- Overall prices in Manchester-Nashua run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 34% above the U.S. average (index 134.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.36 median hour buys what $60.91 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Nashua paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,317
- Per year: $115,848
- Per month: $9,654
- New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Manchester-Nashua metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Nashua
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $130 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,428 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,564 |
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 Nashua
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nashua, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospital Nashua, NH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Southern Nh Medical Center Nashua, NH | 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 Hillsborough County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Hillsborough County (1 geographic, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell, MA | 11 mi | $64.90/hr | 120,418 |
| Manchester, NH | 16 mi | $64.36/hr | 116,386 |
| Lawrence, MA | 17 mi | $64.90/hr | 89,332 |
| Haverhill, MA | 21 mi | $64.90/hr | 68,291 |
| Waltham, MA | 28 mi | $64.90/hr | 65,849 |
| Medford, MA | 30 mi | $64.90/hr | 59,898 |
Physician Assistant jobs in New Hampshire · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Hampshire
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Hampshire requires for your role with the New Hampshire licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New Hampshire does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Nashua, NH?
Physician Assistants in the Manchester-Nashua metro area have a median pay of $64.36 per hour, about $133,870 a year. The middle half earn between $62.42 and $74.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Nashua a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Manchester-Nashua ranks 243rd of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 102nd of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Nashua?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Manchester-Nashua area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Nashua.
Do I need a New Hampshire license to work in Nashua as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Hampshire requires for your role with the New Hampshire licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Nashua in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Hillsborough 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 Nashua?
The federal per diem benchmark in Nashua is $130 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,428 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PA pay reportNashua, NH · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Mass General BrighamDover, NH · 2 postings$74.42/ hr$65–$84
- Genesis HealthcareLaconia, NH · 5 postings$60.00/ hr$54–$66
- Dartmouth Hitchcock ClinicLebanon, NH · 1 wage offer$38.35/ hr$38–$38
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$54Median$60.50High$84
8 PA postings with published pay in New Hampshire, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 8 PA roles
- Physician AssistantPermanent$112k–$129k/ year
- Wound Care Physician AssistantPermanent$112k–$137k/ year
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