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Physician Assistant

A comprehensive guide to Physician Assistant licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$131,785 / yr

Min. Education

Varies by state board

Job Outlook

Below national median; evaluate local demand

Top Paying State

Hawaii

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
HI
HawaiiCompact: No
$163,020High CoL Adjusted
Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)Degree requiredVaries by boardDetails
CA
CaliforniaCompact: Yes
$161,080High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: Yes
$156,990High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
NY
New YorkCompact: Pending
$152,650High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
OR
OregonCompact: Yes
$149,130High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
RI
Rhode IslandCompact: No
$141,600High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails