How much does a physician assistant make in Albany?
$137,900a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $66.27 an hour or $11,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.27
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $117,000Median: $137,900Highest 10%: $161,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $117,000 | $56.25 | |
| 25th | $128,600 | $61.82 | |
| Median | $137,900 | $66.27 | |
| 75th | $152,000 | $73.09 | |
| 90th | $161,700 | $77.75 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| New York, NY | $167,700 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $154,600 |
| Binghamton, NY | $146,100 |
| Utica, NY | $140,300 |
| Ithaca, NY | $138,900 |
| Elmira, NY | $137,600 |
| Syracuse, NY | $133,000 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $132,700 |
| Rochester, NY | $130,400 |
| Watertown, NY | $128,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $126,400 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $471,700 |
| Physician | $314,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $253,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $236,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $218,400 |
| Dentist | $193,800 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $184,000 |
| Optometrist | $164,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $66.27 ($137,900 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $137,900 against $135,900 nationally, 1% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $160,900, so Albany pays 14% less.
Where does Albany rank for physician assistant pay?
89 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $117,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.