How much does a Physician Assistant make in Reading, PA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Physician Assistant in Reading, PA is $123,475. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $112,399 to $136,983, with most professionals earning between $102,315 and $149,281.

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What is a Physician Assistant?

A Physician Assistant or physician associate (PA) is a health care practitioner who practices medicine in collaboration with or under the (indirect) supervision of a physician, depending on state laws (equivalent to a nurse practitioner). Physicians do not need to be on-site with PAs and collaboration or supervision often occurs via electronic means when consults are necessary. Their scope of practice varies by jurisdiction and healthcare setting. In the United States, PAs are nationally certified and state licensed to practice medicine at their level. PAs in the U.S. are trained with the â€...

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What is the average salary for Physician Assistant in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physician Assistant in Reading, PA. The base salary for Physician Assistant ranges from $112,399 to $136,983 with the average base salary of $123,475. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,759 to $137,481 with the average total cash compensation of $123,881.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $123,475 $112,399 - $136,983
Bonus $407 $360 - $498
Total Pay $123,881 $112,759 - $137,481
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,868 - $138,773 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lancaster, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,283 - $135,622 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,868 - $138,773 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,727 - $142,257 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lebanon, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,235 - $134,346 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,002 - $149,905 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
See salaries for Physician Assistant in locations close to Reading, PA. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Physician Assistant - Cardiology LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $113,250 MAXIMUM SALARY $141,818
JOB TITLE Physician Assistant - Clinic LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $124,120 MAXIMUM SALARY $149,290
JOB TITLE Physician Assistant - Medical LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $111,422 MAXIMUM SALARY $130,306
JOB TITLE Physician Assistant - Surgical LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $108,312 MAXIMUM SALARY $126,667
JOB TITLE Physician Assistant - Specialty LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $108,312 MAXIMUM SALARY $126,667
JOB TITLE Physician Assistant - Orthopedics LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $115,025 MAXIMUM SALARY $134,538
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About Reading, Pennsylvania    Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a populati....More

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