2021 Physician Assistants Salary Guide

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Physician Assistants Salary

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Salary

$115.4K

Growth

31%

Bright Outlook

Bright

Green

Physician Assistants Job Description

Also known as:

Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), Clinical Physician Assistant, Family Practice Physician Assistant, General Surgery Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Physician Assistant, Physician Assistant Certified (PAC), Physician Extender, Physician's Assistant, Surgical Physician Assistant

How Much Do Physician Assistants Make ? 2021

Percentile	10%	25%	50% (Median)	75%	90%
Annual Wage	$76,700	$95,730	$115,390	$135,220	$162,470
Hourly Wage	$36.88	$46.02	$55.48	$65.01	$78.11

How Much Do Physician Assistants Make ? 2021

Percentile

10%

25%

50% (Median)

75%

90%

Annual Wage

$76,700

$95,730

$115,390

$135,220

$162,470

Hourly Wage

$36.88

$46.02

$55.48

$65.01

$78.11

Physician Assistants Tasks

Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician.
Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician.
Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician.
Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
Supervise and coordinate activities of technicians and technical assistants.
Order medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.

What Activities Do Physician Assistants Do?

Diagnose medical conditions.
Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
Prescribe medications.
Prescribe treatments or therapies.
Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Record patient medical histories.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Prescribe treatments or therapies.
Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
Record patient medical histories.
Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
Immunize patients.
Administer intravenous medications.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Order medical supplies or equipment.

Typical Physician Assistants Knowledge?

Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

What Are Typical Physician Assistants Abilities?

Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.
Deductive Reasoning - Using rules to solve problems.
Oral Expression - Communicating by speaking.
Inductive Reasoning - Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Problem Sensitivity - Noticing when problems happen.
Written Comprehension - Reading and understanding what is written.
Written Expression - Communicating by writing.
Near Vision - Seeing details up close.
Speech Clarity - Speaking clearly.
Information Ordering - Ordering or arranging things.
Speech Recognition - Recognizing spoken words.
Category Flexibility - Grouping things in different ways.

What Are Typical Physician Assistants Skills? 2021

Reading Comprehension - Reading work-related information.
Speaking - Talking to others.
Critical Thinking - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
Judgment and Decision Making - Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Complex Problem Solving - Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Active Learning - Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Writing - Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Science - Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Coordination - Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

What Are Typical Physician Assistants Interests?

Social - Occupations with Social interests frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. Most involve helping or providing service to others.
Investigative - Occupations with Investigative interests frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. They often involve research and figuring out problems mentally.
Realistic - Occupations with Realistic interests frequently involve practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

What Is The Projected Employment For Physician Assistants ? 2021

Location	2019 Employment	2029 Employment	Percent change	Annual projected job openings
United States	125,500	164,800	31%	11,400

What Is The Projected Employment For Physician Assistants ? 2021

Location

2019 Employment

2029 Employment

Percent change

Annual projected job openings

United States

125,500

164,800

31%

11,400

What Is The Required Physician Assistants Education & Experience? 2021

Master's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training

Physician Assistants Schools ?

School	Program Name	Location	Length / Graduates
A T Still University of Health Sciences	Physician Assistant	Kirksville, MO	More than 4 years: 106
AdventHealth University	Physician Assistant	Orlando, FL	More than 4 years: 20
Albany Medical College	Physician Assistant	Albany, NY	More than 4 years: 41
Alderson Broaddus University	Physician Assistant	Philippi, WV	More than 4 years: 34
Anne Arundel Community College	Physician Assistant	Arnold, MD	At least one but less than two years: 48
Arcadia University	Physician Assistant	Glenside, PA	More than 4 years: 96
Augsburg University	Physician Assistant	Minneapolis, MN	More than 4 years: 30
Augusta University	Physician Assistant	Augusta, GA	More than 4 years: 39
Baldwin Wallace University	Physician Assistant	Berea, OH	More than 4 years: 29
Barry University	Physician Assistant	Miami, FL	More than 4 years: 95

Physician Assistants Schools ?

232 United States

School

Program Name

Location

Length / Graduates

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Physician Assistant

Kirksville, MO

More than 4 years: 106

AdventHealth University

Physician Assistant

Orlando, FL

More than 4 years: 20

Albany Medical College

Physician Assistant

Albany, NY

More than 4 years: 41

Alderson Broaddus University

Physician Assistant

Philippi, WV

More than 4 years: 34

Anne Arundel Community College

Physician Assistant

Arnold, MD

At least one but less than two years: 48

Arcadia University

Physician Assistant

Glenside, PA

More than 4 years: 96

Augsburg University

Physician Assistant

Minneapolis, MN

More than 4 years: 30

Augusta University

Physician Assistant

Augusta, GA

More than 4 years: 39

Baldwin Wallace University

Physician Assistant

Berea, OH

More than 4 years: 29

Barry University

Physician Assistant

Miami, FL

More than 4 years: 95

Physician Assistants Jobs Near Me .

Job Title	Company	Location	Date Posted	Federal Contractor
BONUS Medical Assistant - Jamestown Family Practice - FT/Days	Kettering Medical Center	Jamestown, Ohio	08/01/2021	No
3-11 Nursing Supervisor, RN	Allaire Rehab & Nursing	Freehold Township, New Jersey	08/01/2021	No
ACMF - ONCOLOGY - STAFF NURSE	Aultman Health Foundation	Alliance, Ohio	08/01/2021	No
Acute Dialysis Patient Care Technician	Fresenius Medical Care North America	Kansas City, Missouri	08/01/2021	Yes
Acute Dialysis Patient Care Technician	Fresenius Medical Care North America	Milwaukee, Wisconsin	08/01/2021	Yes
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse - RN	Fresenius Medical Care North America	Carmel, Indiana	08/01/2021	Yes
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse - RN	Fresenius Medical Care North America	Lafayette, Louisiana	08/01/2021	Yes
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse - RN	Fresenius Medical Care North America	Towson, Maryland	08/01/2021	Yes
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse - RN	Fresenius Medical Care North America	Wichita, Kansas	08/01/2021	Yes
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse - RN	Fresenius Medical Care North America	Milwaukee, Wisconsin	08/01/2021	Yes

Physician Assistants Jobs Near Me .

500 United States

Job Title

Company

Location

Date Posted

Federal Contractor

**BONUS** Medical Assistant - Jamestown Family Practice - FT/Days

Kettering Medical Center

Jamestown, Ohio

08/01/2021

3-11 Nursing Supervisor, RN

Allaire Rehab & Nursing

Freehold Township, New Jersey

08/01/2021

ACMF - ONCOLOGY - STAFF NURSE

Aultman Health Foundation

Alliance, Ohio

08/01/2021

Acute Dialysis Patient Care Technician