Physician Assistant salary
From 97 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1071: Physician Assistants
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 48% of Physician Assistant filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 22% since FY2020. From $108,576 in FY2020 to $132,600 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Physician Assistant H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 97 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Physician Assistant jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1071, Physician Assistants). The median base salary is $132,000, 8% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $115,450 and $152,194. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 48% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 39% of filings
Mid-level · 48% of filings
Senior · 13% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $130,500 | 32 |
| Level II · Qualified | $120,498 | 39 |
| Level III · Experienced | $153,148 | 11 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Physician Assistant pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $149,215 | 18 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Physician Assistant does
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 tasks
- Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
- Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
- Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Physician Assistants), the median annual wage was $135,880 in May 2025, with 162,150 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $132,000, 3% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $107,914 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $115,450 | $120,670 |
| Median | $132,000 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $152,194 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $185,000 | $190,280 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $107,914 |
| 25th | $115,450 |
| 50th (median) | $132,000 |
| 75th | $152,194 |
| 90th | $185,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $108,576 | $91,978 | $134,056 | 33 |
| FY2021 | $111,010 | $102,638 | $134,855 | 39 |
| FY2022 | $109,855 | $104,117 | $117,245 | 30 |
| FY2023 | $123,074 | $109,071 | $158,912 | 38 |
| FY2024 | $124,834 | $109,990 | $140,408 | 45 |
| FY2025 | $131,250 | $113,256 | $148,647 | 54 |
| FY2026 | $132,600 | $120,985 | $155,379 | 43 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Physician Assistant make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Physician Assistant jobs is $132,000 (97 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $115,450 and $152,194.
What does an entry-level Physician Assistant earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $130,500. Level I accounts for 39% of Physician Assistant filings.
Do H-1B Physician Assistants earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($132,000) is 3% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($135,880, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.