Physician Assistants Salary in New York
Physician Assistants in New York earn a median of $160,880 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $160,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($135,880)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,140
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $106,440; the top 10% earn over $201,410. Nationally the range is $99,380 to $190,280.
States ranked near New York
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Physician Assistants pay in New York
How much do physician assistants make in New York?
The median is $160,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $106,440 and the top 10% earn over $201,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for physician assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+18% vs. the national median of $135,880). Living costs are not included.