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Physician Assistant Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$61.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,217/year ($7,851/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 43rd of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 9,020 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $127,070 a year — though pay ranges from $99,050 for newcomers to $158,690 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $99,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $107,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $127,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $137,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $158,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,020 Physician Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Physician Assistant salary of $127,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $94,217 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $127,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,231 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,721 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$3,901 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,217 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,851 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Pennsylvania is $127,070 per year ($61.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $107,260 and $137,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $127,070, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $94,217 per year ($7,851 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 9,020 Physician Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.