MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1071

Physician Assistants Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $138,090 +4% above national average (national: $133,260)
$137,400Mean Annual
$66Median Hourly
4,310Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$138,090
$63,860
10th pct.
$192,200
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$63,860$30.70
25th percentile$115,120$55.34
50th percentile (median)$138,090$66.39
75th percentile$163,680$78.69
90th percentile (top earners)$192,200$92.41
Mean (average)$137,400$66.06

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $138,090
Hawaii $163,020 +18%
California $161,080 +17%
Washington $156,990 +14%
New York $152,650 +11%
Oregon $149,130 +8%
Rhode Island $141,600 +3%
New Jersey $140,490 +2%
New Mexico $139,990 +1%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Industrial Production Managers $138,600 4,930
Nurse Practitioners $138,890 8,920
Commercial Pilots $137,150 300
Computer Network Architects $136,930 5,340
Pharmacists $136,030 7,950
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $133,840 5,580

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician Assistants salary in Massachusetts?

The mean physician assistants salary in Massachusetts is $137,400 per year. The median (middle) salary is $138,090 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Physician Assistants in Massachusetts?

Entry-level physician assistantss (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $63,860 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $115,120 per year.

What is the highest Physician Assistants salary in Massachusetts?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $192,200 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $163,680 per year.

How does the Massachusetts Physician Assistants salary compare to the national average?

The median physician assistants salary in Massachusetts is $138,090, which is +4% above national average of $133,260.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes