PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Wound Care Physician Assistant
Genesis Healthcare · Bethlehem, PA
$59.00–$61.00/ hour
Physician Assistant jobs in Allentown, PA
Physician Assistants in the Allentown area earn a median of $61.60 per hour, about $128,130 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $51.40 and $63.95. That ranks 182nd of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 232nd of 301 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Allentown and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Allentown.
- $61.60median pay per hour, Allentown
- $51–$64typical range per hour
- 460physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care Opportunities (FT, PT, Per Diem)
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Bethlehem, PA
$99k–$137k/ year
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Nephrology (Warren/Bethlehem)
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$94k–$136k/ year
More open Physician Assistant roles in Allentown
9 more open roles from employers in Allentown. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Allentown, PA
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Transplant Physician Assistant
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Allentown, PA
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Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Allentown, PA
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Neurosurgery Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Allentown, PA
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Heart Failure Physician Assistant
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Allentown, PA
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Pain Medicine Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Allentown, PA
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Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Allentown, PA
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Gynecologic Oncology Physician Assistant
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Allentown, PA
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Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Allentown/Bethlehem)
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Allentown, PA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes University Health Network | 2 | $55.94 |
| Genesis Healthcare | 1 | $60 |
Physician Assistant pay in Allentown, PA
The metro median is 3% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $60.04 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 460 physician assistants employed in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.63 | $94,910 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $51.40 | $106,910 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $61.60 | $128,130 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $63.95 | $133,020 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $72.92 | $151,670 | 14% above U.S. median |
How Allentown ranks
- 182nd of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 232nd of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 15 Pennsylvania 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 Allentown
- Overall prices in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $61.60 median hour buys what $61.62 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Allentown paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,218
- Per year: $110,880
- Per month: $9,240
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Allentown
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $115 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,323 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,199 |
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 Allentown
CMS lists 1 hospital in Allentown, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Hospital Allentown, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 Lehigh County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Lehigh County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem, PA | 6 mi | $61.60/hr | 79,453 |
| Reading, PA | 29 mi | $60.71/hr | 96,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 44 mi | $62.62/hr | 1,573,916 |
| Trenton, NJ | 45 mi | $66.06/hr | 91,193 |
| Camden, NJ | 49 mi | $62.62/hr | 71,749 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 55 mi | $78.63/hr | 57,487 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Pennsylvania 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 Allentown, PA?
Physician Assistants in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area have a median pay of $61.60 per hour, about $128,130 a year. The middle half earn between $51.40 and $63.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Allentown a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton ranks 232nd of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 182nd of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Allentown?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Allentown.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Allentown as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Allentown in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Lehigh 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 Allentown?
The federal per diem benchmark in Allentown is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physician assistants in Allentown?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- The Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA · 1 wage offer$68.37/ hr$58–$78
- University of Pittsburgh PhysiciansPittsburgh, PA · 1 wage offer$60.19/ hr$60–$60
- Genesis HealthcareShillington, PA · 5 postings$59.00/ hr$55–$62
- Susquehanna Physician ServicesWilliamsport, PA · 1 wage offer$55.29/ hr$55–$55
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$53Median$58.95High$63
6 PA postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 PA roles
- Physician AssistantPermanent$116k–$121k/ year
- Wound Care Physician AssistantPermanent$122k–$126k/ year
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