Physician Assistants Salary in New Jersey
Physician Assistants in New Jersey earn a median of $165,690 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $165,690
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($135,880)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,790
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $117,860; the top 10% earn over $207,000. Nationally the range is $99,380 to $190,280.
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Physician Assistants pay in New Jersey
How much do physician assistants make in New Jersey?
The median is $165,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $117,860 and the top 10% earn over $207,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for physician assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+22% vs. the national median of $135,880). Living costs are not included.