Physician Assistants Salary Guide for Pennsylvania
physician assistants working in Pennsylvania earn an average of $110,140.00 per year, based on the latest available data.
Key Statistics
Pennsylvania vs National Salary Trends
The chart below compares Pennsylvania's physician assistants salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if Pennsylvania offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.
While Pennsylvania shows an upward salary trend for physician assistants, it remains below the national average. However, the positive trajectory indicates potential for growth in the future.
Local Market Analysis
Salaries for physician assistants can vary significantly within Pennsylvania. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington
Chambersburg-Waynesboro
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton
Reading
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
Gettysburg
State College
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area
Lancaster
Lebanon
Harrisburg-Carlisle
East Stroudsburg
York-Hanover
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area
Pittsburgh
Altoona
Erie
Williamsport
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area
Johnstown
Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.