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Physician Assistant Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$79.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $116,085/year ($9,674/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is the highest-paying state in the country for Physician Assistants, with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 4,790 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $165,690 a year — though pay ranges from $117,860 for newcomers to $207,000 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $117,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $134,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $165,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $192,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $207,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,790 Physician Assistant jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Physician Assistant salary of $165,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $116,085 — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
| Gross (median) | $165,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,500 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,675 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$8,430 |
| Take-home (annual) | $116,085 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,674 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in New Jersey?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in New Jersey is $165,690 per year ($79.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $134,710 and $192,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $165,690, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $116,085 per year ($9,674 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 4,790 Physician Assistant jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
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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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.