How much does a physician assistant make in Pennsylvania?
$127,100a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $61.09 an hour or $10,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.09
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,050Median: $127,100Highest 10%: $158,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,050 | $47.62 | |
| 25th | $107,300 | $51.57 | |
| Median | $127,100 | $61.09 | |
| 75th | $137,200 | $65.97 | |
| 90th | $158,700 | $76.29 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lebanon, PA | $137,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $135,600 |
| Reading, PA | $130,200 |
| Johnstown, PA | $129,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $129,700 |
| State College, PA | $128,500 |
| York, PA | $126,500 |
| Scranton, PA | $126,200 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $125,200 |
| Williamsport, PA | $124,900 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $124,500 |
| Lancaster, PA | $124,100 |
| Altoona, PA | $123,300 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $123,100 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $120,000 |
| Erie, PA | $111,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 40. North Carolina | $129,400 |
| 41. Louisiana | $128,900 |
| 42. West Virginia | $128,600 |
| 43. Pennsylvania | $127,100 |
| 44. Kansas | $125,600 |
| 45. South Carolina | $122,500 |
| 46. Kentucky | $120,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $61.09 ($127,100 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $127,100 against $135,900 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for physician assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays physician assistants the most?
Lebanon, PA, with a median of $137,800 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.