Physician Assistant salary in Pennsylvania
Physician Assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median of $60.04 per hour, about $124,880 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $64.07. The middle half earn between $50.33 and $64.68 per hour. The highest median among Pennsylvania metro areas is in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, at $62.62 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $60.04median pay per hour
- $124,880median pay per year
- 7,760physician assistants employed in Pennsylvania
- #40of 50 states by median pay
Physician Assistant pay in Pennsylvania: percentiles
| Level | Pennsylvania per hour | Pennsylvania per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.81 | $97,360 | $45.79 |
| Lower quartile | $50.33 | $104,690 | $54.70 |
| Median | $60.04 | $124,880 | $64.07 |
| Upper quartile | $64.68 | $134,530 | $77.00 |
| Top 10% | $74.34 | $154,630 | $87.60 |
Physician Assistant pay by metro area in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Pennsylvania median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $62.62 | $130,240 | 3,000 | 4% above | $61.06 |
| Lebanon, PA | $62.09 | $129,140 | 100 | 3% above | $66.61 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $61.60 | $128,130 | 460 | 3% above | $61.62 |
| Reading, PA | $60.71 | $126,280 | 160 | 1% above | $62.55 |
| Johnstown, PA | $60.57 | $125,980 | 60 | 1% above | $70.49 |
| State College, PA | $60.50 | $125,840 | 80 | 1% above | $62.52 |
| Lancaster, PA | $60.45 | $125,740 | 280 | 1% above | $61.52 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $59.66 | $124,080 | 450 | 1% below | $60.48 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $59.17 | $123,070 | 260 | 1% below | $61.64 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $59.01 | $122,740 | 40 | 2% below | $62.35 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $58.77 | $122,240 | 330 | 2% below | $62.82 |
| Williamsport, PA | $58.72 | $122,130 | 140 | 2% below | $63.58 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $58.43 | $121,540 | 40 | 3% below | — |
| Altoona, PA | $55.42 | $115,260 | 160 | 8% below | $61.92 |
| Erie, PA | $54.19 | $112,720 | 140 | 10% below | $59.58 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $53.44 | $111,150 | 2,000 | 11% below | $56.45 |
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 Pennsylvania
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $66.69 | $138,720 | 11% above Pennsylvania |
| Maryland | $64.47 | $134,100 | 7% above Pennsylvania |
| New Jersey | $67.54 | $140,490 | 12% above Pennsylvania |
| New York | $73.39 | $152,650 | 22% above Pennsylvania |
| Ohio | $60.94 | $126,760 | 1% above Pennsylvania |
| West Virginia | $59.12 | $122,970 | 2% below Pennsylvania |
What employers are posting in Pennsylvania
- 6roles with published pay
- $58.95median pay per hour
- $55–$62typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Healthcare | 5 | $59 |
| Saint Lukes University Health Network | 1 | $56.71 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 6 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 Pennsylvania?
The median is $60.04 per hour, about $124,880 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $46.81 and the top 10% earn over $74.34 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Pennsylvania city pays physician assistants the most?
Among Pennsylvania metro areas, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD has the highest median at $62.62 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for physician assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 40th 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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