DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$89,222
vs National
-0.9%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$93,328
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$89,222
-0.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physician Assistants in Pennsylvania earns $89,222 in nominal terms, which is 0.9% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $93,328 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Hospital | $124,738 | 1 |
| Nazareth Hospital | $116,688 | 1 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | $103,750 | 2 |
| ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | $90,397 | 1 |
| Albert Einstein Medical Center | $88,046 | 2 |
| EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES OF PENNSYLVANIA, PC | $84,072 | 2 |
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Rochester, MN · $189,750Franklin, VA · $150,000Watertown, NE · $140,000Travis AFB, CA · $140,000Clovis, CA · $135,200Top-Paying Roles in Pennsylvania
Cardiologists · $643,739Dermatologists · $600,000Anesthesiologists · $462,500Neurologists · $400,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $285,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physician Assistants make in Pennsylvania?
The median Physician Assistants salary in Pennsylvania is $89,222 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Physician Assistants?
A Physician Assistants in Pennsylvania earns 0.9% less than the national median of $90,000, or $93,328 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.