How much does a physician assistant make in Worcester?
$152,900a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $73.49 an hour or $12,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.49
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $108,600Median: $152,900Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $108,600 | $52.23 | |
| 25th | $126,300 | $60.70 | |
| Median | $152,900 | $73.49 | |
| 75th | $166,700 | $80.12 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.85 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $162,300 |
| Springfield, MA | $161,800 |
| Boston, MA | $142,400 |
| Providence, RI | $139,900 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $137,600 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $134,900 |
Related jobs in Worcester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $517,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $391,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $369,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $336,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $319,400 |
| Physician | $304,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $244,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $229,700 |
| Pediatrician | $213,200 |
| Dentist | $202,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Worcester?
The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $73.49 ($152,900 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Worcester than the national average?
Yes: $152,900 against $135,900 nationally, 12% more.
How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $142,400, so Worcester pays 7% more.
Where does Worcester rank for physician assistant pay?
43 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $108,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 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.