Salary distribution
Where New York physician assistants fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $129,410 and $173,840, with a median of $152,650.
Physician Assistants in New York: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 16 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $139,744. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level II — qualified | 7 | $130,200 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Physician Assistants in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Medical Center | Physician Assistant | 3 | $150,255 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | Physician Assistant | 3 | $141,240 |
| ST. LUKE'S-ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL CENTER | Physician Assistant | 2 | $141,243 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Physician Assistant, Orthopedics | 2 | $145,057 |
| United Health Services Hospitals, Inc. | Trauma Physician Assistant | 1 | $119,226 |
| NORTHWELL HEALTH | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT | 1 | $130,200 |
| WNY Medical, P.C. | Physician Assistant | 1 | $109,990 |
| MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER | Physician Assistant | 1 | $150,732 |
| Garnet Health Doctors, P.C. | Physician Assistant | 1 | $120,000 |
| BestSelf Behavioral Health, Inc. | Physician Assistant | 1 | $109,242 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Physician Assistant at Montefiore Medical Center$150,255BronxDecided Nov 21, 2025I-200-25318-409647
- Physician Assistant at ST. LUKE'S-ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL CENTER$154,029New YorkDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-373889
- Trauma Physician Assistant at United Health Services Hospitals, Inc.$119,226Johnson CityDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-361360
- Physician Assistant, Orthopedics at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai$154,762New YorkWage Level IIDecided Aug 29, 2025I-200-25234-261963
- Physician Assistant at Montefiore Medical Center$143,100BronxDecided Aug 19, 2025I-200-25224-236662
- Physician Assistant at Mount Sinai Hospital$145,177JamaicaDecided Aug 1, 2025I-200-25206-201694
- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT at NORTHWELL HEALTH$130,200NEW YORKWage Level IIDecided Jun 11, 2025I-200-25155-053890
- Physician Assistant at WNY Medical, P.C.$109,990AmherstWage Level IIDecided Jun 2, 2025I-200-25143-014225
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Physician Assistants pay by experience level in New York
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in New York over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Master's degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 5.0 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.8 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.6 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.6 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- 02
Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- 03
Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
- 04
Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
- 05
Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- 06
Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
- 07
Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- 08
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+20.3%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for physician assistants in major New York metropolitan areas.
- New York City$163,540
- Buffalo$120,910
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Physician Assistants in New York?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Physician Assistants in New York is $152,650.
- How does New York compare to the national median for Physician Assistants?
- The New York median is +12.2% versus the BLS national figure of $136,006.
- What is the salary range for Physician Assistants in New York?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $103,210 and the 90th-percentile at $204,870, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Physician Assistants a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 20.3% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Physician Assistants?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.