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Physician Assistant Salary in New York (2026)
$77.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $112,776/year ($9,398/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Physician Assistants (5th of 51), with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 19,140 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $160,880 a year — though pay ranges from $106,440 for newcomers to $201,410 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $106,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $134,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $160,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $174,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $201,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,140 Physician Assistant jobs in New York (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Physician Assistant salary of $160,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $112,776 — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
| Gross (median) | $160,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$27,345 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,307 |
| New York state income tax | −$8,452 |
| Take-home (annual) | $112,776 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,398 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New York paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in New York?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in New York is $160,880 per year ($77.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $134,480 and $174,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in New York?
- On the median salary of $160,880, a single filer in New York takes home about $112,776 per year ($9,398 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 York?
- BLS counts 19,140 Physician Assistant jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.