What are the main factors that influence a Physician Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Physician Associate's salary?

A Physician Associate's salary grows with experience: starting around $120,881 for beginners, reaching about $124,581 at mid-level, and approach $128,228 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Physician Associate?

Physician Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Physician Associate roles are District of Columbia $136,206, California $135,689, Massachusetts $133,880. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Physician Associate roles make?

Salaries for Physician Associate level roles vary by specialization: Physician - Hospice: $239,973; Physician Associate - Emergency & Trauma: $147,420; Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma: $147,413; Physician Associate - Medical: $124,290; Physician Assistant - Medical: $124,257.

Physician Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Physician Associate make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Physician Associate in Delaware is $124,580 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,373
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,401 to $132,847
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,044

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Physician Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,847	$11,071	$2,555	$64
Average	$124,580	$10,382	$2,396	$60
25th Percentile	$115,401	$9,617	$2,219	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Physician Associate Salaries

A Physician Associate'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Physician Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Physician Associate'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): $120,881
Early Career (1-2 years): $121,162
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,581
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,985
Expert (over 8 years): $128,228

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Physician Associate	$120,881
Intermediate Level Physician Associate	$121,162
Senior Level Physician Associate	$124,581
Specialist Level Physician Associate	$127,985
Expert Level Physician Associate	$128,228

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How Do Physician Associate 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 Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $136,206.
California: $135,689.
Massachusetts: $133,880.

District of Columbia $136,206 California $135,689 Massachusetts $133,880 Washington $133,388 New Jersey $133,339 Alaska $133,167 Connecticut $131,469 New York $130,780

Hawaii $128,578 Rhode Island $127,545 Maryland $126,844 Minnesota $125,884 Colorado $125,515 Illinois $125,392 Oregon $124,925 Delaware $124,580

New Hampshire $124,364 Virginia $123,879 Pennsylvania $122,464 Nevada $121,751 North Dakota $121,517 Michigan $121,148 Wisconsin $121,013 Vermont $120,742

Texas $119,992 Maine $119,943 Arizona $119,869 Ohio $119,783 Georgia $118,651 Indiana $118,085 Wyoming $117,974 Utah $117,802

Iowa $117,728 Kansas $117,138 Louisiana $116,966 North Carolina $116,904 Missouri $116,879 Florida $116,400 Montana $116,141 Nebraska $115,895

Kentucky $115,760 South Carolina $115,268 Tennessee $114,960 Idaho $114,837 New Mexico $113,939 Oklahoma $113,742 Alabama $113,017 South Dakota $111,799

Arkansas $111,134 West Virginia $110,778 Mississippi $109,707

Top Paying Cities for Physician Associates

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:

Lincoln: $128,935
Little Creek: $127,742
Magnolia: $128,271

Lincoln, DE $128,935 Little Creek, DE $127,742 Magnolia, DE $128,271 Milford, DE $128,935 Marydel, DE $127,262 Millsboro, DE $128,935 Millville, DE $129,796 Milton, DE $128,935

Nassau, DE $128,935 Ocean View, DE $129,796 Rehoboth Beach, DE $129,796 Seaford, DE $127,582 Selbyville, DE $129,796 Smyrna, DE $127,114 Viola, DE $128,271 Woodside, DE $127,902

Bear, DE $126,180 Newark, DE $126,229 Claymont, DE $126,327 Delaware City, DE $126,229 Hockessin, DE $126,327 Kirkwood, DE $126,229 Middletown, DE $126,856 Montchanin, DE $126,327

New Castle, DE $126,327 Odessa, DE $127,028 Port Penn, DE $125,884 Rockland, DE $126,327 Saint Georges, DE $126,229 Townsend, DE $126,844 Winterthur, DE $126,327 Lewes, DE $128,935

Wilmington, DE $126,327 Dover, DE $127,680 Dover Afb, DE $127,976 Bethany Beach, DE $129,796 Bethel, DE $127,582 Bridgeville, DE $128,935 Camden Wyoming, DE $127,816 Cheswold, DE $127,385

Clayton, DE $127,065 Dagsboro, DE $129,796 Delmar, DE $127,582 Ellendale, DE $128,935 Felton, DE $128,935 Fenwick Island, DE $129,796 Frankford, DE $129,796 Frederica, DE $128,935

Georgetown, DE $128,935 Greenwood, DE $128,935 Harbeson, DE $128,935 Harrington, DE $128,935 Hartly, DE $127,004 Houston, DE $128,935 Kenton, DE $127,065 Laurel, DE $127,582

Yorklyn, DE $126,327

Physician Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Physician Associate'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$115,401

Average $124,580/year

$132,847

$9,617

Average $10,382/month

$11,071

$2,219

Average $2,396/week

$2,555

$55

Average $60/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,847	$11,071	$2,555	$64
Average	$124,580	$10,382	$2,396	$60
25th Percentile	$115,401	$9,617	$2,219	$55

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