Physician Assistants Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $129,720 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.37
10th percentile $98,440
90th percentile $178,030
Employed locally 710
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,440
    25th
    $108,970
    50th (median)
    $129,720
    75th
    $152,190
    90th
    $178,030

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 176% Median Physician Assistants salary is 76% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $163,540
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $144,120
    Albany, OR $137,240
    Elmira, NY $132,850
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $132,730

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,970
    Nurse Practitioners $127,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,700
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,690
    Pharmacists $144,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Syracuse, NY is $62.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.02 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Syracuse, NY is 2.7% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $98,440 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,970.