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Premise Health · New York, NY
$155k–$165k/ year
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Physician Assistant jobs in Yonkers, NY
Pay for physician assistants in the Yonkers area centers on $78.63 per hour, or about $163,540 a year. The lower quarter earns under $65.31 and the upper quarter over $85.18. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Yonkers. That ranks 7th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 56th of 301 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Yonkers.
- $78.63median pay per hour, New York
- $65–$85typical range per hour
- 15,550physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Premise Health | 1 | $76.92 |
| One Medical | 1 | $72.58 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $58.65 |
Physician Assistant pay in Yonkers, NY
The metro median is 7% above the New York statewide median of $73.39 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 Yonkers ranks
- 7th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 56th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Yonkers
- 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 Yonkers 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 Yonkers
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $161 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,771 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,023 |
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 Yonkers
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Yonkers, 0 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 John's Riverside Hospital Yonkers, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph's Medical Center Yonkers, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 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 Westchester County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Westchester County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon, NY | 3 mi | $78.63/hr | 71,999 |
| New Rochelle, NY | 5 mi | $78.63/hr | 85,512 |
| Stamford, CT | 19 mi | $66.56/hr | 139,134 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Yonkers, NY?
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 Yonkers 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 Yonkers?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Yonkers.
Do I need a New York license to work in Yonkers 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 Yonkers in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Westchester 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 Yonkers?
The federal per diem benchmark in Yonkers is $161 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,771 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physician assistants in Yonkers?
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Your PA pay reportYonkers, 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
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
+ 42 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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