Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $160,880 | $140,258 | +15% |
| Median hourly wage | $77.35 | $67.43 | +15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $149,101.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Physician Assistant in New York is $160,880, or about $77.35 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Physician Assistants is $140,258. New York is +15% above the national median.
Entry-level physician assistants in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 19,140 physician assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $160,880, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.