Salaries › Physician Assistant › Massachusetts
Physician Assistant Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$68.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,483/year ($8,457/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 10th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 4,470 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $142,410 a year — though pay ranges from $65,220 for newcomers to $204,140 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $128,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $142,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $169,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $204,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,470 Physician Assistant jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Physician Assistant salary of $142,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $101,483 — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
| Gross (median) | $142,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,912 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,894 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$7,121 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,483 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,457 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Massachusetts?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Massachusetts is $142,410 per year ($68.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $128,020 and $169,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $142,410, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $101,483 per year ($8,457 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 4,470 Physician Assistant jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Physician Assistants
Other salaries in Massachusetts
Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.