Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner Salary in the United States

How much does a Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner in the United States is $126,756 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,005
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,352 to $134,738
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,880
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Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $134,738 $11,228 $2,591 $65
Average $126,756 $10,563 $2,438 $61
25th Percentile $116,352 $9,696 $2,238 $56
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Key Factors That Influence Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner Salaries

A Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner'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 Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner'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): $124,300
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $124,588
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,104
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,609
  • Expert (over 8 years): $131,859
Levels Salary
Entry Level Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner$124,300
Intermediate Level Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner$124,588
Senior Level Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner$128,104
Specialist Level Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner$131,609
Expert Level Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner$131,859
$124,300 0 yr
$124,588 < 2 yrs
$128,104 2-4 yrs
$131,609 5-8 yrs
$131,859 > 8 yrs
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How Do Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $140,344.
  • California: $139,812.
  • Massachusetts: $137,949.

Top Paying Cities for Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioners

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: $159,877
  • San Francisco: $158,306
  • Oakland: $154,794

What Skills Can Increase a Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 6.34% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Basic Life Support (Mentioned in 2.74% Job Postings): BLS is a level of medical care which is used for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care by advanced life support providers. It can be provided by trained medical personnel.
  • Front Office (Mentioned in 2.32% Job Postings): The front office represents the customer-facing division of a firm. For example, customer service, sales, and industry experts who provide advisory services are considered part of a firm's front office operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 6.34%
Basic Life Support 2.74%
Front Office 2.32%
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 Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • EHR: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Effective Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
 $139,432
10%
EHR
 $136,896
8%
Effective Communication
 $131,826
4%
Flexibility
 $130,559
3%
Coordination
 $130,559
3%
Commitment
 $129,291
2%
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How Education impacts a Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioners enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner with a Bachelor's Degree is between $117,101 and $122,828).

Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.0%
High School 2.6%
Associates 2.2%
Bachelors 22.8%
Masters 70.5%
Doctorate 1.9%
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Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner'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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$116,352
Average $126,756/year
$134,738
$9,696
Average $10,563/month
$11,228
$2,238
Average $2,438/week
$2,591
$56
Average $61/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $134,738 $11,228 $2,591 $65
Average $126,756 $10,563 $2,438 $61
25th Percentile $116,352 $9,696 $2,238 $56

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Salary Trends for Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner

Salaries for a Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $238,025 in 2023 to around $232,685 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner Over Time

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$238,025
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$243,679
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2024 $243,679
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