Physician Assistants Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Physician Assistants in New York earn a median salary of $132,297 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.7% vs the national median of $133,260. An estimated 20,960 physician assistants are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $120,080 to $163,540 depending on location.
$132,297
Avg median salary in New York
$163,540
Highest paying metro
$120,080
Lowest paying metro
20,960
Employed in New York
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Physician Assistants salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $163,540 | $135,840 | $177,170 | 15,550 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $144,820 | $129,560 | $170,420 | 270 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $144,120 | $125,990 | $156,880 | 520 |
| Elmira, NY | $132,850 | $113,160 | $148,810 | 70 |
| Albany, NY | $132,730 | $119,720 | $149,910 | 700 |
| Binghamton, NY | $132,400 | $131,480 | $157,100 | 200 |
| Ithaca, NY | $130,260 | $123,490 | $159,890 | 140 |
| Central East New York | $129,750 | $109,060 | $144,990 | 170 |
| Syracuse, NY | $129,720 | $108,970 | $152,190 | 710 |
| Rochester, NY | $128,680 | $109,600 | $142,990 | 950 |
| Southwest New York | $128,190 | $103,850 | $142,760 | 160 |
| Utica, NY | $127,600 | $125,010 | $142,450 | 130 |
| Kingston, NY | $126,820 | $103,340 | $143,520 | 40 |
| Watertown, NY | $124,280 | $105,450 | $151,470 | 50 |
| Buffalo, NY | $120,910 | $103,480 | $137,300 | 1,200 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $120,080 | $102,980 | $150,320 | 100 |