Physician Assistants Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $120,910 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $58.13
10th percentile $88,890
90th percentile $169,240
Employed locally 1,200
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,890
    25th
    $103,480
    50th (median)
    $120,910
    75th
    $137,300
    90th
    $169,240

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 171% Median Physician Assistants salary is 71% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Buffalo, NY is $58.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.35 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Buffalo, NY is 9.3% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $88,890 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,480.