Physician Assistants Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $148,240 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $71.27
10th percentile $100,170
90th percentile $167,460
Employed locally 320
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,170
    25th
    $130,950
    50th (median)
    $148,240
    75th
    $148,240
    90th
    $167,460

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 210% Median Physician Assistants salary is 110% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $163,460
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $163,190
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $151,570
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $150,840
    Barnstable Town, MA $149,990

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $90,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,730
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,170
    Physicians, All Other $77,910
    Nurse Practitioners $144,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Springfield, MA is $71.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.17 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Springfield, MA is 11.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $100,170 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,950.