Average Hourly Wage For Physician Assistants Is Lowest In Arkansas & Highest In California

Across the states, the average hourly wage for physician assistants (PAs), is lowest in Arkansas at $45.14, and highest in California, at $77.88, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for 2024. The average national hourly wage for PAs was $65.82, which is close to the median wage of $64.07 for the job title.

After adjusting for the cost-of-living, PA hourly wages were lowest in Hawaii at $36.78 per hour and highest in Indiana at $76.61 per hour, according to BLS wage data and consumer price index . . .