Family Practice Physician Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Family Practice Physician Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Family Practice Physician Assistant in the United States is $240,741 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $116.

However, a Family Practice Physician Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $284,546
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $225,261 to $263,670
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $211,167
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Family Practice Physician Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $263,670 $21,973 $5,071 $127
Average $240,741 $20,062 $4,630 $116
25th Percentile $225,261 $18,772 $4,332 $108
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Key Factors That Influence Family Practice Physician Assistant Salaries

A Family Practice Physician Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Family Practice Physician Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Family Practice Physician Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $236,011
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $237,086
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $238,161
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $239,666
  • Expert (over 8 years): $243,700
Levels Salary
Entry Level Family Practice Physician Assistant$236,011
Intermediate Level Family Practice Physician Assistant$237,086
Senior Level Family Practice Physician Assistant$238,161
Specialist Level Family Practice Physician Assistant$239,666
Expert Level Family Practice Physician Assistant$243,700
$236,011 0 yr
$237,086 < 2 yrs
$238,161 2-4 yrs
$239,666 5-8 yrs
$243,700 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Family Practice Physician Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $303,647
  • San Francisco: $300,322
  • Oakland: $293,993

What Skills Can Increase a Family Practice Physician Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.34% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Pediatric (Mentioned in 6.5% Job Postings): Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
  • Emergency Medicine (Mentioned in 3.14% Job Postings): Emergency medicine is the medical speciality concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
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Leadership 4.34%
Pediatric 6.5%
Emergency Medicine 3.14%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Family Practice Physician Assistant's salary.
  • Taking Ownership: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Taking Ownership
 $264,815
10%
Insight
 $255,185
6%
Collaboration
 $250,371
4%
Innovation
 $247,963
3%
Alignment
 $247,963
3%
Initiative
 $247,963
3%
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How Education impacts a Family Practice Physician Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Family Practice Physician Assistants enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Family Practice Physician Assistant with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $225,004 and $242,379).

Family Practice Physician Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Family Practice Physician Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 1.6%
Associates 0.7%
Bachelors 2.1%
Masters 2.3%
Doctorate 93.3%
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Family Practice Physician Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Family Practice Physician Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$225,261
Average $240,741/year
$263,670
$18,772
Average $20,062/month
$21,973
$4,332
Average $4,630/week
$5,071
$108
Average $116/hour
$127
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $263,670 $21,973 $5,071 $127
Average $240,741 $20,062 $4,630 $116
25th Percentile $225,261 $18,772 $4,332 $108

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Salary Trends for Family Practice Physician Assistant

Salaries for a Family Practice Physician Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $228,583 in 2023 to around $223,455 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Family Practice Physician Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Family Practice Physician Assistant Over Time

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$228,583
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$234,012
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2024 $234,012
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