6 states with Highest Mean Wages for Physician Assistants in May 2023

  1. Nevada: $74.42 hourly; $154
  2. 800 annual
  3. California: $74.02 hourly; $153
  4. 960 annual
  5. Washington: $73.46 hourly; $152
  6. 800 annual
  7. Connecticut: $71.78 hourly; $149
  8. 300 annual
  9. Alaska: $71.39 hourly; $148
  10. 480 annual
  11. New Jersey: $71.32 hourly; $148
  12. 350 annual

Source: Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023: 29-1071 Physician Assistants, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, April 3, 2024 - https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291071.htm