Virginia saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for physician assistants from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average pay for PAs increased $6,410 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $136,900.
Here are the five states with the largest increases in compensation for physician assistants, using salary data from 2023 and 2024, the latest year data is available:
Note: Salary data was not available in 2023 and 2024 for every state.
Virginia
2023 salary: $120,010
2024 salary: $138,840
Increase of $18,830
Washington, D.C.
2023 salary: $126,090
2024 salary: $144,260
Increase of $18,170
Maryland
2023 salary: $117,280
2024 salary: $134,580
Increase of $17,300
Rhode Island
2023 salary: $131,460
2024 salary: $148,290
Increase of $16,830
Idaho
2023 salary: $113,870
2024 salary: $129,210
Increase of $15,340
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