Physician Assistants Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $144,820 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $69.62
10th percentile $113,910
90th percentile $186,590
Employed locally 270
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $113,910
    25th
    $129,560
    50th (median)
    $144,820
    75th
    $170,420
    90th
    $186,590

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$85,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,710
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,710
    Pharmacists$135,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$77,530
    Emergency Medical Technicians$42,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Capital/Northern New York is $69.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.79 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Capital/Northern New York is 8.7% above 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $113,910 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,560.