Average salary, compensation, and wages for Physician assistants in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of physician assistants were $64,670 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $49,640 and $77,280. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $90,350. Median annual earnings of physician assistants in 2002 were $65,910 in general medical and surgical hospitals and $64,170 in offices of physicians. According to the American Academy of Physician Assistants, median income for physician assistants in full-time clinical practice in 2003 was about $72,457; median income for first-year graduates was about $63,437. Income varies by specialty, practice setting, geographical location, and years of experience. More information on Physician assistants from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Physician assistants occupation Number of Physician assistants in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Physician assistants Working conditions for Physician assistants Significant points for Physician assistants Training requirements for Physician assistants Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |