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Pediatric Physician Assistant salary
Average pediatric physician assistant salary
$159,438
How much does a pediatric physician assistant make?
The average pediatric physician assistant salary in the United States is $159,438. Pediatric physician assistant salaries typically range between $92,000 and $273,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for pediatric physician assistants is $76.65 per hour.
Pediatric physician assistant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Pediatric physician assistants earn the highest average salary in Nebraska.
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Where can a Pediatric Physician Assistant earn more?
Pediatric Physician Assistant salary estimates from across the web
Average pediatric physician assistant salary by state
The average pediatric physician assistant salary in Nebraska, New Mexico, and North Dakota are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average pediatric physician assistant salary states are Kentucky, South Carolina, and Oklahoma.
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Highest paying states for pediatric physician assistants
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $177,832 | $85.50 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $179,917 | $86.50 |
| 3 | South Dakota | $167,970 | $80.75 |
| 4 | Nevada | $175,629 | $84.44 |
| 5 | Vermont | $175,905 | $84.57 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $184,637 | $88.77 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $170,469 | $81.96 |
| 8 | Iowa | $174,310 | $83.80 |
| 9 | Arizona | $165,505 | $79.57 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $159,670 | $76.76 |
| 11 | Washington | $169,961 | $81.71 |
| 12 | Alaska | $162,844 | $78.29 |
| 13 | Florida | $165,809 | $79.72 |
| 14 | Michigan | $161,713 | $77.75 |
| 15 | Oregon | $163,567 | $78.64 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $164,308 | $78.99 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $165,967 | $79.79 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $162,267 | $78.01 |
| 19 | Montana | $153,906 | $73.99 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $155,412 | $74.72 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $152,209 | $73.18 |
| 22 | Texas | $155,016 | $74.53 |
| 23 | Maine | $156,864 | $75.42 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $152,842 | $73.48 |
| 25 | California | $167,454 | $80.51 |
| 26 | Indiana | $150,838 | $72.52 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $149,737 | $71.99 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $152,248 | $73.20 |
| 29 | New York | $153,879 | $73.98 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $160,909 | $77.36 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $155,552 | $74.78 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $152,360 | $73.25 |
| 33 | Illinois | $153,379 | $73.74 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $147,848 | $71.08 |
| 35 | Colorado | $156,526 | $75.25 |
| 36 | Utah | $153,288 | $73.70 |
| 37 | Ohio | $149,385 | $71.82 |
| 38 | Kansas | $149,477 | $71.86 |
| 39 | Georgia | $150,383 | $72.30 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $141,834 | $68.19 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $140,537 | $67.57 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $135,770 | $65.27 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $142,459 | $68.49 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $154,193 | $74.13 |
| 45 | Missouri | $146,593 | $70.48 |
| 46 | Rhode Island | $144,714 | $69.57 |
| 47 | Virginia | $146,796 | $70.58 |
| 48 | Delaware | $146,608 | $70.48 |
| 49 | Alabama | $139,720 | $67.17 |
| 50 | Maryland | $143,030 | $68.76 |
| 51 | Idaho | $123,598 | $59.42 |
Highest paying cities for pediatric physician assistants
The highest-paying cities for pediatric physician assistants are Fargo, ND, Albuquerque, NM, and Las Vegas, NV.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo, ND | $212,437 | $102.13 |
| 2 | Albuquerque, NM | $209,360 | $100.65 |
| 3 | Las Vegas, NV | $202,386 | $97.30 |
| 4 | Des Moines, IA | $198,807 | $95.58 |
| 5 | Tacoma, WA | $194,308 | $93.42 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls, SD | $192,839 | $92.71 |
| 7 | Minneapolis, MN | $192,382 | $92.49 |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA | $186,743 | $89.78 |
| 9 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $185,496 | $89.18 |
| 10 | Phoenix, AZ | $182,889 | $87.93 |
| 11 | Miami, FL | $179,812 | $86.45 |
| 12 | Anchorage, AK | $178,074 | $85.61 |
| 13 | Detroit, MI | $174,388 | $83.84 |
| 14 | Boston, MA | $171,092 | $82.26 |
| 15 | Corpus Christi, TX | $169,140 | $81.32 |
| 16 | Chicago, IL | $163,584 | $78.65 |
| 17 | Knoxville, TN | $162,556 | $78.15 |
| 18 | Binghamton, NY | $162,135 | $77.95 |
| 19 | Washington, DC | $161,343 | $77.57 |
| 20 | Kansas City, KS | $160,766 | $77.29 |
Pediatric Physician Assistant salary details
A pediatric physician assistant's salary ranges from $92,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $273,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a pediatric physician assistant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $273,000 | $22,750 | $131 |
| 75th Percentile | $211,000 | $17,583 | $101 |
| Average | $159,438 | $13,287 | $77 |
| 25th Percentile | $119,000 | $9,917 | $57 |
| 10th Percentile | $92,000 | $7,667 | $44 |
Highest paying pediatric physician assistant jobs
The highest paying types of pediatric physician assistants are pain management physician, obstetrics gynecology physician, and physician extender.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain Management Physician | $253,724 | $21,144 | $121.98 | 109,196 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | $253,219 | $21,102 | $121.74 | 47,501 |
| Physician Extender | $244,718 | $20,393 | $117.65 | 73,599 |
Top companies hiring pediatric physician assistants now:
Which companies pay pediatric physician assistants the most?
Pediatric physician assistant salaries at Billings Clinic and Yuma Regional Medical Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pediatric physician assistant salary at companies like Stormont Vail Health and Central Vermont Medical Center are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings Clinic | $229,695 | $110.43 |
| 2 | Yuma Regional Medical Center | $223,171 | $107.29 |
| 3 | Stormont Vail Health | $216,596 | $104.13 |
| 4 | Central Vermont Medical Center | $215,142 | $103.43 |
| 5 | Presbyterian | $213,333 | $102.56 |
| 6 | One Brooklyn Health | $209,679 | $100.81 |
| 7 | Maxim Healthcare Group | $208,593 | $100.29 |
| 8 | Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital | $208,085 | $100.04 |
| 9 | UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS | $205,952 | $99.02 |
| 10 | Fairview Health Services | $204,996 | $98.56 |
| 11 | Hennepin Healthcare | $204,895 | $98.51 |
| 12 | Mercy Corps | $204,324 | $98.23 |
| 13 | Northwestern Medicine | $204,054 | $98.10 |
| 14 | ProMedica Toledo Hospital | $203,794 | $97.98 |
| 15 | Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners | $203,424 | $97.80 |
| 16 | Unm Medical Group, Inc. | $202,294 | $97.26 |
| 17 | Phoenix Children's | $201,855 | $97.05 |
| 18 | Jackson Physician Search | $201,131 | $96.70 |
| 19 | Central Community Hospital | $200,811 | $96.54 |
| 20 | Nationwide Children's Hospital | $200,745 | $96.51 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Pediatric Physician Assistant salary trends
The average pediatric physician assistant salary has risen by $36,933 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pediatric physician assistant earned $122,505 annually, but today, they earn $159,438 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for pediatric physician assistants over the last decade.
Compare pediatric physician assistant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average pediatric physician assistant salary over time
Compare pediatric physician assistant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Pediatric Physician Assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,000 | $76.65 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $155,000 | $74.57 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $150,000 | $72.15 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $145,000 | $69.66 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $140,000 | $67.41 | +3.3% |
Recently added pediatric physician assistant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester | ENT Ambulatory Pediatric Otolaryngology Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant | Rochester, NY | 12/18/2024 | $98,339 |
| Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates | Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Outpatient Pediatric Otolaryngology (Riley Children's HE | Indianapolis, IN | 12/17/2024 | $79,306 |
| Beck-Field & Associates, Inc. | Physician/Pediatrics/Wyoming/Locum or Permanent/Pediatric Physician Jobopportunity | Afton, WY | 12/17/2024 | $15,000 |
| Lifelong Medical Care | Pediatrician, Pediatric Nurse Partitioner, or Physician Assistant | Richmond, CA | 12/16/2024 | $197,000 |
| Lincoln Co | Physician Pediatrics Physician Pediatrics | Troy, AL | 12/16/2024 | $100,000 |
| Wellvia | Physician/Pediatrics/Iowa/Locum or Permanent/Telemedicine Opportunities | Bode, IA | 12/16/2024 | $30,000 |
| Wellvia | Physician/Pediatrics/Oregon/Locum or Permanent/Telemedicineopportunities | Ione, OR | 12/16/2024 | $30,000 |
| Wellvia | Physician/Pediatrics/New Mexico/Locum or Permanent/Telemedicineopportunities | Tome, NM | 12/16/2024 | $30,000 |
| Wellvia | Physician/Pediatrics/Indiana/Locum or Permanent/Telemedicineopportunities | Hope, IN | 12/16/2024 | $30,000 |
| Northbay Healthcare Corporation | Physician, Pediatric | Vacaville, CA | 12/15/2024 | $240,000 |
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