Physician Assistant Salary in New York, NY
Physician Assistants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $167,650 a year — 23% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $117,004 take-home, or $9,750 a month.
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- Federal income tax$28,970
- Social Security (6.2%)$10,394
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,431
- New York income tax$8,851
- Take-home pay$117,004
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $6,063 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $110,940 ($9,245 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Physician Assistant pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $124,470 | $59.84 | $90,038 | $7,503 |
| 25th percentile | $141,930 | $68.24 | $100,942 | $8,412 |
| Median (50th) | $167,650 | $80.60 | $117,004 | $9,750 |
| 75th percentile | $179,990 | $86.53 | $124,710 | $10,393 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $207,000 | $99.52 | $142,910 | $11,909 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $167,650 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median physician assistant's $117,004 take-home pay has the buying power of $103,945 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
New York, NY has 1.7× the national concentration of physician assistant jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for physician assistants, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #2 of 12 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $137,240 | $105,070 | $106,530 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $167,650 | $117,004 | $103,945 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $134,900 | $103,470 | $100,369 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh, PA | $125,230 | $93,016 | $98,252 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $135,640 | $99,812 | $97,326 |
| 6 | Phoenix, AZ | $134,650 | $100,142 | $96,928 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $161,890 | $108,987 | $95,968 |
| 8 | Detroit, MI | $131,830 | $96,020 | $95,734 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 12 metros →
About the job: physician assistants
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +21.1% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in New York, NY?
The median physician assistant salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $167,650 a year, or about $80.60 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $141,930 and $179,990.
What is a physician assistant’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $167,650 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $117,004 a year ($9,750 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $8,851 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a physician assistant?
Pay here is 23% above the national median of $135,880. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $103,945 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #2 of 12 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a physician assistant afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 24% of a median physician assistant’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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