Physician Assistants Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $130,800 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $62.89
10th percentile $98,690
90th percentile $173,980
Employed locally 60
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,690
    25th
    $115,610
    50th (median)
    $130,800
    75th
    $156,970
    90th
    $173,980

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $93,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,390
    Nurse Practitioners $136,410
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,680
    Pharmacists $135,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Eastern New Mexico is $62.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.56 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Eastern New Mexico is 1.8% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $98,690 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,610.