Where the top earning physician assistants practice: 10 statistics

Here are 10 statistics on PA compensation based on practice setting from the Medscape Physician Assistant Compensation Report 2020

 

Note: All averages are the listed as the mean calculation for salary and pay rate.

1. Critical care: $129,000
2. Emergency department / urgent care: $127,000
3. Surgery: $123,000
4. Industry setting: $123,000
5. Retail clinic: $122,000
6. Acute care hospital - inpatient unit: $121,000
7. Medical office or clinic: $113,000
8. Correctional facility: $112,000
9. Long-term care: $108,000
10. School or academic setting: $108,000

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