Physician assistants earn the highest salary in Alaska, followed by Connecticut and Rhode Island, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' occupational employment statistics survey.
The overall average salary for PAs is $116,080, according to the March 31 report.
Here are the top-paying states:
1. Alaska: $150,430
2. Connecticut: $146,110
3. Rhode Island: $135,800
4. California: $135,180
5. Nevada: $134,710
6. New Jersey: $131,210
7. Vermont: $128,050
8. .New York: $126,370
9. Washington: $129,910
10. New Hampshire: $124,080