DOL Median (New Jersey)
$56,441
vs National
-37.3%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,640
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,441
-37.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physician Assistants in New Jersey earns $56,441 in nominal terms, which is 37.3% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,640 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | $87,040 | 2 |
| Saint Peter's University Hospital, Inc. | $56,441 | 9 |
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How much does a Physician Assistants make in New Jersey?
The median Physician Assistants salary in New Jersey is $56,441 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Physician Assistants?
A Physician Assistants in New Jersey earns 37.3% less than the national median of $90,000, or $49,640 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.