Physician Assistant salary in New Jersey
What physician assistants earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$165,690$79.66 per hour
vs U.S.+22%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$134,710 – $192,370Top 10%: $207,000+
Jobs4,7901.07× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $167,650 | $80.60 | 16,800 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $135,640 | $65.21 | 3,390 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $129,680 | $62.35 | 560 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $153,280 | $73.69 | 150 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $138,880 | $66.77 | 140 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
California · $165,650 Washington · $164,360 Hawaii · $164,050 New York · $160,880 Oregon · $155,780 New Hampshire · $150,960
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in New Jersey?
Physician Assistants in New Jersey earned a median of $165,690 a year ($79.66 an hour) in May 2025, 22% more than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $134,710 to $192,370.
Where in New Jersey do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $167,650.
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.