Physician Assistant salary in Massachusetts
Physician Assistants in Massachusetts earn a median of $66.39 per hour, about $138,090 a year, 4% above the U.S. median of $64.07. The middle half earn between $55.34 and $78.69 per hour. The highest median among Massachusetts metro areas is in Barnstable Town, MA, at $72.11 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $66.39median pay per hour
- $138,090median pay per year
- 4,310physician assistants employed in Massachusetts
- #14of 50 states by median pay
Physician Assistant pay in Massachusetts: percentiles
| Level | Massachusetts per hour | Massachusetts per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.70 | $63,860 | $45.79 |
| Lower quartile | $55.34 | $115,110 | $54.70 |
| Median | $66.39 | $138,090 | $64.07 |
| Upper quartile | $78.69 | $163,680 | $77.00 |
| Top 10% | $92.41 | $192,210 | $87.60 |
Physician Assistant pay by metro area in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Massachusetts median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $72.11 | $149,990 | 100 | 9% above | — |
| Springfield, MA | $71.27 | $148,240 | 320 | 7% above | $74.19 |
| Worcester, MA | $67.87 | $141,170 | 470 | 2% above | $66.20 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $65.00 | $135,200 | 50 | 2% below | $64.84 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64.90 | $135,000 | 3,370 | 2% below | $59.94 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $63.86 | $132,840 | 80 | 4% below | $67.15 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Physician Assistant pay in states next to Massachusetts
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $66.56 | $138,440 | in line with Massachusetts |
| New Hampshire | $66.02 | $137,330 | 1% below Massachusetts |
| New York | $73.39 | $152,650 | 11% above Massachusetts |
| Rhode Island | $68.08 | $141,600 | 3% above Massachusetts |
| Vermont | $66.64 | $138,610 | in line with Massachusetts |
What employers are posting in Massachusetts
- 84roles with published pay
- $73.95median pay per hour
- $58–$84typical published range
- 5employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 43 | $74.42 |
| UMass Memorial Health Care | 21 | $69.32 |
| Boston Medical Center | 14 | $64.18 |
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 4 | $67.39 |
| One Medical | 2 | $76.73 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 84 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Massachusetts?
The median is $66.39 per hour, about $138,090 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.70 and the top 10% earn over $92.41 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Massachusetts city pays physician assistants the most?
Among Massachusetts metro areas, Barnstable Town, MA has the highest median at $72.11 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Massachusetts rank for physician assistant pay?
Massachusetts ranks 14th of 50 states by median physician assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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