Physician Assistants Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$133,260
↑ 50.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Physician Assistants — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Physician Assistants — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 50.3% since 2011 ($88,660 → $133,260)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $133,260
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,260 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $130,020 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $126,010 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $121,530 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | $115,390 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $112,260 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | $108,610 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | $104,860 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | $101,480 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | $98,180 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | $95,820 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | $92,970 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | $90,930 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | $88,660 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.