How much does a physician assistant make in New Jersey?
$165,700a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in New Jersey. That is $79.66 an hour or $13,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.66
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $117,900Median: $165,700Highest 10%: $207,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $117,900 | $56.66 | |
| 25th | $134,700 | $64.76 | |
| Median | $165,700 | $79.66 | |
| 75th | $192,400 | $92.49 | |
| 90th | $207,000 | $99.52 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $167,700 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $153,300 |
| Trenton, NJ | $138,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $135,600 |
| Allentown, PA | $129,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 1. New Jersey | $165,700 |
| 2. California | $165,700 |
| 3. Washington | $164,400 |
| 4. Hawaii | $164,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $79.66 ($165,700 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $165,700 against $135,900 nationally, 22% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for physician assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays physician assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $167,700 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.