PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Emergency Department - Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
University of Rochester Medical Center · Rochester, NY
$99k–$133k/ year
Physician Assistant jobs in Rochester, NY
The median physician assistant pay in the Rochester area is $61.86 per hour ($128,680 a year), with the typical range running from $52.69 to $68.74. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Rochester. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Rochester. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rochester.
- $61.86median pay per hour, Rochester
- $53–$69typical range per hour
- 950physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Physician Assistant roles in Rochester
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
42800 - Cardiac ICU - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Inpatient
University of Rochester Medical Center · Rochester, NY
$99k–$133k/ year
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The metro median is 16% below the New York statewide median of $73.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 950 physician assistants employed in the Rochester metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.58 | $105,210 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $52.69 | $109,600 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $61.86 | $128,680 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $68.74 | $142,980 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $76.00 | $158,080 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Rochester ranks
- 176th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 189th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 11 New York 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 Rochester
- Overall prices in Rochester run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $61.86 median hour buys what $63.75 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Rochester paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,227
- Per year: $111,348
- Per month: $9,279
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rochester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Rochester
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $132 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,484 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,292 |
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 Rochester
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Rochester, 0 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hospital Rochester, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Strong Memorial Hospital Rochester, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Rochester General Hospital Rochester, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Unity Hospital Rochester, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Unity Specialty Hospital Rochester, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Rochester Psychiatric Center Rochester, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Monroe County
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Monroe County (2 population-group, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 66 mi | $58.13/hr | 276,617 |
| Syracuse, NY | 75 mi | $62.37/hr | 146,097 |
| Utica, NY | 121 mi | $61.35/hr | 63,660 |
| Erie, PA | 145 mi | $54.19/hr | 92,940 |
| Scranton, PA | 158 mi | $58.77/hr | 75,905 |
| Schenectady, NY | 188 mi | $63.81/hr | 69,495 |
Physician Assistant jobs in New York · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New York
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Rochester
Rochester city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Rochester, NY?
Physician Assistants in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $61.86 per hour, about $128,680 a year. The middle half earn between $52.69 and $68.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rochester a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Rochester ranks 189th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 176th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Rochester?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Rochester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rochester.
Do I need a New York license to work in Rochester as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Rochester in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Monroe 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 Rochester?
The federal per diem benchmark in Rochester is $132 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,484 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PA pay reportRochester, NY · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- University of Rochester Medical CenterRochester, NY · 2 postings$55.65/ hr$47–$64
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 16 postings$89.18/ hr$70–$101
- Mount Sinai Health SystemElmhurst, NY · 2 postings$85.66/ hr$71–$95
- GoHealth Urgent CareMineola, NY · 8 postings$78.50/ hr$68–$89
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$68Median$78.50High$101
44 PA postings with published pay in New York, 42 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 44 PA roles
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)Permanent$166k–$240k/ year
- Physician Assistant - OBGYN - Rotating - Lower Manhattan CampusPermanent$161k–$210k/ year
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