Physician Assistants
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 440 | $95,470 | $45.90 | |
| Alaska | 440 | $145,830 | $70.11 | |
| Arizona | 2,940 | $121,490 | $58.41 | |
| Arkansas | 760 | $71,640 | $34.44 | |
| California | 14,600 | $136,920 | $65.83 | |
| Colorado | 2,810 | $119,380 | $57.40 | |
| Connecticut | 2,670 | $141,790 | $68.17 | |
| Delaware | 500 | $117,450 | $56.47 | |
| District of Columbia | 500 | $122,890 | $59.08 | |
| Florida | 7,210 | $104,810 | $50.39 | |
| Georgia | 5,610 | $108,290 | $52.06 | |
| Hawaii | 360 | $95,280 | $45.81 | |
| Idaho | 980 | $117,220 | $56.36 | |
| Illinois | 2,520 | $117,480 | $56.48 | |
| Indiana | 1,580 | $114,070 | $54.84 | |
| Iowa | 1,080 | $122,260 | $58.78 | |
| Kansas | 930 | $111,140 | $53.43 | |
| Kentucky | 1,250 | $96,010 | $46.16 | |
| Louisiana | 1,210 | $110,940 | $53.34 | |
| Maine | 760 | $123,200 | $59.23 | |
| Maryland | 4,120 | $99,530 | $47.85 | |
| Massachusetts | 3,130 | $129,480 | $62.25 | |
| Michigan | 5,010 | $111,990 | $53.84 | |
| Minnesota | 3,070 | $124,440 | $59.83 | |
| Mississippi | 350 | $74,570 | $35.85 | |
| Missouri | 1,540 | $95,280 | $45.81 | |
| Montana | 610 | $120,470 | $57.92 | |
| Nebraska | 1,230 | $112,100 | $53.90 | |
| Nevada | 730 | $125,670 | $60.42 | |
| New Hampshire | 800 | $137,330 | $66.02 | |
| New Jersey | 3,710 | $140,080 | $67.34 | |
| New Mexico | 690 | $132,370 | $63.64 | |
| New York | 13,670 | $131,810 | $63.37 | |
| North Carolina | 5,860 | $116,110 | $55.82 | |
| North Dakota | 280 | $122,470 | $58.88 | |
| Ohio | 3,490 | $110,670 | $53.21 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,180 | $118,810 | $57.12 | |
| Oregon | 1,290 | $130,000 | $62.50 | |
| Pennsylvania | 7,340 | $109,530 | $52.66 | |
| Rhode Island | 300 | $146,880 | $70.62 | |
| South Carolina | 1,630 | $97,370 | $46.81 | |
| South Dakota | 500 | $114,150 | $54.88 | |
| Tennessee | 2,460 | $103,850 | $49.93 | |
| Texas | 8,900 | $116,070 | $55.81 | |
| Utah | 1,410 | $117,780 | $56.63 | |
| Vermont | 310 | $125,580 | $60.38 | |
| Virginia | 4,230 | $116,970 | $56.24 | |
| Washington | 2,490 | $136,130 | $65.45 | |
| West Virginia | 730 | $117,430 | $56.46 | |
| Wisconsin | 2,490 | $114,920 | $55.25 | |
| Wyoming | 270 | $123,280 | $59.27 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fields such as family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery, psychiatry, and behavioral medicine; the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, and underserved populations; and community health services.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Master's Degree
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
Bachelor's Degree
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
Master's Degree
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
Master's Degree
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
Master's Degree
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$119,460 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Master's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as physician assistants.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 3%
- College dropout 3%
- Associate’s degree 3%
- Bachelor’s degree 17%
- Master’s degree 58%
- Doctorate degree 15%
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