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Physician Assistants in New York

Physician assistants provide healthcare services under physician supervision, including conducting physical exams, diagnosing conditions, and treating patients. They work in hospitals, clinics, private practices, and other medical settings across various specialties In New York the median pay is $160,880 a year, 18% above the national median of $135,880.

$160,880median pay in New York, per year
$134,480–$174,710middle half earn
19,140employed in New York
$135,880U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York

883open roles like this on employer career sites, 99 in New York or remote
46employers hiring
441posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in New York and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

Medicine and DentistryBiologyEnglish LanguagePsychologyTherapy and CounselingCustomer and Personal Service

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Physician Assistants.

Licenses and training in New York

Physician Assistants pay in other states

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O*NET-SOC 29-1071.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.