Physician Assistants Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $112,720 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $54.19
10th percentile $96,550
90th percentile $135,850
Employed locally 140
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,550
    25th
    $103,190
    50th (median)
    $112,720
    75th
    $125,070
    90th
    $135,850

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 183% Median Physician Assistants salary is 83% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $183,930
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $152,240
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $140,610
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $134,840
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $130,240
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $129,570

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,180
    Physicians, All Other $78,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,170
    Pharmacists $130,680
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Erie, PA is $54.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.67 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Erie, PA is 15.4% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $96,550 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,190.