PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Physician Assistant - Endocrinology Clinical Practice and Research
Albany Medical Center · Albany, NY
$116k–$137k/ year
Physician Assistant jobs in Troy, NY
Physician Assistants in the Troy area earn a median of $63.81 per hour, about $132,730 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $57.56 and $72.07. That ranks 116th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 179th of 301 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Troy and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Troy.
- $63.81median pay per hour, Albany
- $58–$72typical range per hour
- 700physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 13% below the New York statewide median of $73.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 700 physician assistants employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.56).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $51.68 | $107,490 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $57.56 | $119,720 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $63.81 | $132,730 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $72.07 | $149,910 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $78.53 | $163,340 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Troy ranks
- 116th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 179th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Troy
- Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $63.81 median hour buys what $64.09 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 Troy paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,297
- Per year: $114,858
- Per month: $9,572
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Troy
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $121 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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 Troy
CMS lists 1 hospital in Troy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York Troy, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 8 mi | $63.81/hr | 101,317 |
| Schenectady, NY | 14 mi | $63.81/hr | 69,495 |
| Chicopee, MA | 68 mi | $71.27/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 72 mi | $71.27/hr | 154,888 |
| Bristol, CT | 82 mi | $66.56/hr | 62,195 |
| Utica, NY | 82 mi | $61.35/hr | 63,660 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Troy, NY?
Physician Assistants in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $63.81 per hour, about $132,730 a year. The middle half earn between $57.56 and $72.07 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Troy a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 179th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 116th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Troy?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Troy.
Do I need a New York license to work in Troy 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.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Troy?
The federal per diem benchmark in Troy is $121 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PA pay reportTroy, NY · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- 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
- United Health ServicesJohnson City, NY · 13 postings$73.75/ hr$62–$115
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$68Median$78.50High$101
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3Open now: 44 PA roles
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)Permanent$166k–$240k/ year
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