How much does a physician assistant make in New York?
$160,900a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in New York. That is $77.35 an hour or $13,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.35
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,400Median: $160,900Highest 10%: $201,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,400 | $51.17 | |
| 25th | $134,500 | $64.65 | |
| Median | $160,900 | $77.35 | |
| 75th | $174,700 | $84.00 | |
| 90th | $201,400 | $96.83 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $167,700 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $154,600 |
| Kingston, NY | $150,500 |
| Binghamton, NY | $146,100 |
| Utica, NY | $140,300 |
| Ithaca, NY | $138,900 |
| Albany, NY | $137,900 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 2. California | $165,700 |
| 3. Washington | $164,400 |
| 4. Hawaii | $164,100 |
| 5. New York | $160,900 |
| 6. Oregon | $155,800 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $151,000 |
| 8. Alaska | $150,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $77.35 ($160,900 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $160,900 against $135,900 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New York rank for physician assistant pay?
New York ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.