Physician Assistant salary in New Jersey
Physician Assistants in New Jersey earn a median of $67.54 per hour, about $140,490 a year, 5% above the U.S. median of $64.07. The middle half earn between $62.34 and $80.00 per hour. The highest median among New Jersey metro areas is in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, at $71.25 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $67.54median pay per hour
- $140,490median pay per year
- 2,370physician assistants employed in New Jersey
- #7of 50 states by median pay
Physician Assistant pay in New Jersey: percentiles
| Level | New Jersey per hour | New Jersey per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $51.48 | $107,080 | $45.79 |
| Lower quartile | $62.34 | $129,670 | $54.70 |
| Median | $67.54 | $140,490 | $64.07 |
| Upper quartile | $80.00 | $166,400 | $77.00 |
| Top 10% | $95.54 | $198,720 | $87.60 |
Physician Assistant pay by metro area in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New Jersey median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $71.25 | $148,200 | 110 | 5% above | — |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $66.06 | $137,400 | 110 | 2% below | $64.02 |
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 New Jersey
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $66.69 | $138,720 | 1% below New Jersey |
| New York | $73.39 | $152,650 | 9% above New Jersey |
| Pennsylvania | $60.04 | $124,880 | 11% below New Jersey |
What employers are posting in New Jersey
- 9roles with published pay
- $60.50median pay per hour
- $58–$75typical published range
- 5employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Healthcare | 3 | $60 |
| Capital Health System | 2 | $73.66 |
| One Medical | 2 | $72.58 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $58.65 |
| Saint Lukes University Health Network | 1 | $55.17 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 9 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 New Jersey?
The median is $67.54 per hour, about $140,490 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $51.48 and the top 10% earn over $95.54 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Jersey city pays physician assistants the most?
Among New Jersey metro areas, Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ has the highest median at $71.25 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New Jersey rank for physician assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 7th 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 2 postings$73.66/ hr$58–$92
- One MedicalJersey City, NJ · 2 postings$72.58/ hr$70–$75
- Genesis HealthcareMillville, NJ · 3 postings$60.00/ hr$58–$62
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- Physician Assistant Acute Care (STARS)Permanent$62.43–$92.19/ hour
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