Physician Assistant salary in Massachusetts
What physician assistants earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$142,410$68.47 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$128,020 – $169,980Top 10%: $204,140+
Jobs4,4701.18× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $142,410 | $68.47 | 3,550 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $139,930 | $67.27 | 950 |
| Worcester, MA | $152,860 | $73.49 | 470 |
| Springfield, MA | $161,770 | $77.77 | 320 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $162,330 | $78.04 | 100 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $137,620 | $66.17 | 100 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $134,860 | $64.84 | 60 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $181,760 | $87.39 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Montana · $141,470 Minnesota · $141,190 Rhode Island · $139,930 New Mexico · $139,920 Connecticut · $139,860 Delaware · $139,350
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Massachusetts?
Physician Assistants in Massachusetts earned a median of $142,410 a year ($68.47 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $128,020 to $169,980.
Where in Massachusetts do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Barnstable Town, MA at $162,330.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.