How much does a physician assistant make in Massachusetts?
$142,400a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Massachusetts. That is $68.47 an hour or $11,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.47
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,220Median: $142,400Highest 10%: $204,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,220 | $31.36 | |
| 25th | $128,000 | $61.55 | |
| Median | $142,400 | $68.47 | |
| 75th | $170,000 | $81.72 | |
| 90th | $204,100 | $98.14 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $162,300 |
| Springfield, MA | $161,800 |
| Worcester, MA | $152,900 |
| Boston, MA | $142,400 |
| Providence, RI | $139,900 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $137,600 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $134,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 7. New Hampshire | $151,000 |
| 8. Alaska | $150,700 |
| 9. Vermont | $150,500 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $142,400 |
| 11. Montana | $141,500 |
| 12. Minnesota | $141,200 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $139,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $68.47 ($142,400 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $142,400 against $135,900 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for physician assistant pay?
Massachusetts ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays physician assistants the most?
Barnstable Town, MA, with a median of $162,300 a year.
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.