How much does a physician assistant make in Syracuse?
$133,000a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $63.94 an hour or $11,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.94
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 162 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,200Median: $133,000Highest 10%: $170,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,200 | $48.65 | |
| 25th | $111,600 | $53.66 | |
| Median | $133,000 | $63.94 | |
| 75th | $156,700 | $75.34 | |
| 90th | $170,600 | $82.02 |
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 |
| Albany, NY | $137,900 |
| Elmira, NY | $137,600 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $132,700 |
| Rochester, NY | $130,400 |
| Watertown, NY | $128,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $126,400 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,400 |
| Physician | $286,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Dentist | $191,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $191,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
| Pediatrician | $170,800 |
| Optometrist | $153,800 |
| Pharmacist | $149,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $63.94 ($133,000 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $133,000 against $135,900 nationally, 2% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $160,900, so Syracuse pays 17% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for physician assistant pay?
162 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $101,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,600 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.