What physician assistants earn in New Hampshire and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
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 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $139,210 | $66.93 | 260 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $138,450 | $66.56 | 210 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $138,000 | $66.35 | 150 |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $135,370 | $65.08 | 50 |
Physician Assistants in New Hampshire earned a median of $150,960 a year ($72.58 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $134,050 to $170,790.
Among areas in New Hampshire, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $142,410.
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.