PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Physician Assistant - Surgery
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ
$104k–$140k/ year
Physician Assistant jobs in Passaic, NJ
The median physician assistant pay in the Passaic area is $78.63 per hour ($163,540 a year), with the typical range running from $65.31 to $85.18. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Passaic. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Passaic. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Passaic.
- $78.63median pay per hour, New York
- $65–$85typical range per hour
- 15,550physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 16% above the New Jersey statewide median of $67.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 15,550 physician assistants employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.65).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.00 | $104,000 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $65.31 | $135,840 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Median | $78.63 | $163,540 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $85.18 | $177,170 | 33% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $100.00 | $208,000 | 56% above U.S. median |
How Passaic ranks
- 7th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 56th 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 Passaic
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $78.63 median hour buys what $69.85 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Passaic paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,831
- Per year: $141,534
- Per month: $11,794
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Passaic
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $156 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,694 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,022 |
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 Passaic
CMS lists 1 hospital in Passaic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's General Hospital Passaic, NJ | Acute care | For-profit | 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 Passaic County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Passaic County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton, NJ | 2 mi | $78.63/hr | 90,322 |
| Paterson, NJ | 4 mi | $78.63/hr | 160,463 |
Physician Assistant jobs in New Jersey · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Jersey
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New Jersey 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 Passaic, NJ?
Physician Assistants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $78.63 per hour, about $163,540 a year. The middle half earn between $65.31 and $85.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Passaic a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 56th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 7th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Passaic?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Passaic. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Passaic.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Passaic as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Passaic in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Passaic 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 Passaic?
The federal per diem benchmark in Passaic is $156 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,694 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PA pay reportPassaic, NJ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 2 postings$73.66/ hr$58–$92
- One MedicalJersey City, NJ · 2 postings$72.58/ hr$70–$75
- Genesis HealthcareMillville, NJ · 3 postings$60.00/ hr$58–$62
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$54Median$60.50High$79
9 PA postings with published pay in New Jersey, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 9 PA roles
- Physician Assistant Acute Care (STARS)Permanent$62.43–$92.19/ hour
- Physician AssistantPermanent$59.00–$62.00/ hour
+ 7 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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