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Job outlook for emergency medicines, physician assistant in the United States
Emergency medicine, physician assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected emergency medicine, physician assistant job growth rate is 28% from 2018-2028.
About 38,400 new jobs for emergency medicines, physician assistant are projected over the next decade.
Emergency medicine, physician assistant salaries have increased 14% for emergency medicines, physician assistant in the last 5 years.
There are over 96,378 emergency medicines, physician assistant currently employed in the United States.
There are 63,558 active emergency medicine, physician assistant job openings in the US.
The average emergency medicine, physician assistant salary is $157,140.
Are emergency medicine, physician assistant jobs in demand?
Emergency medicine, physician assistant job and salary trends over time
Emergency medicine, physician assistant jobs over time
Emergency medicine, physician assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96,378 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 90,824 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 87,062 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 83,161 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 79,181 | 0.02% |
Average emergency medicine, physician assistant salary over time
Emergency medicine, physician assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $157,140 | $75.55 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $152,878 | $73.50 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $147,907 | $71.11 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $142,800 | $68.65 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $138,197 | $66.44 | +3.4% |
Emergency medicine, physician assistant jobs by state
Most common states for emergency medicines, physician assistant
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 194 | 22% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 282 | 21% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 278 | 21% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 133 | 18% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 113 | 18% |
| 6 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 358 | 17% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 125 | 17% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 853 | 15% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 154 | 15% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 724 | 13% |
| 11 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 88 | 13% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,532 | 12% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 772 | 11% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 741 | 11% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 727 | 11% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 459 | 11% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 390 | 11% |
| 18 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,886 | 10% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 776 | 10% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 287 | 10% |
Most common cities for emergency medicines, physician assistant
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | 1 | 4% | $165,486 |
| 2 | Burlington | 1 | 4% | $188,648 |
| 3 | Bangor | 1 | 3% | $162,922 |
| 4 | Great Falls | 1 | 2% | $167,611 |
| 5 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $162,280 |
| 6 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $132,749 |
| 7 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $166,986 |
| 8 | Jersey City | 1 | 0% | $166,564 |
| 9 | Oakland | 1 | 0% | $167,003 |
Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of emergency medicine, physician assistant experts
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Timothy Sparta
Clinical Education DirectorUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore
Physician Assistant Department
What skills will help Emergency Medicines, Physician Assistant earn the most?
Timothy Sparta: PAs are generally do what they do to ensure the community remains healthy. Certain fields such as dermatology and emergency medicine tend to pay more, so having experience and skills in these fields may provide a higher salary.