Physician assistants earn the lowest average salary in Kentucky, 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 states with the lowest average salary, in descending order:
1. Georgia: $104,230
2. South Carolina: $103,150
3. Indiana: $102,030
4. Arkansas: $101,740
5. Tennessee: $101,640
6. Missouri: $94,020
7. Louisiana: $93,770
8. Alabama: $88,500
9. Mississippi: $85,380
10. Kentucky: $79,390