How much do staff Physician Assistant jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, May 9th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Physician Assistant is $58 per hour, but can pay up to $90 per hour.

How Much Do Physician Assistant Jobs Pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, May 9th 2026, the average salary for a Physician Assistant is $58 per hour, but can pay up to $90 per hour.

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Q: What degrees might help further my career as a Physician Assistant?

Physician assistants may need a Physician Assistant ( PA ) or a Physician Assistant-Certified ( PA-C ) to improve their chance of getting hired or further their careers. Certain degrees may even be required before entering the field.

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

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Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

CT Assist
Los Angeles, CA
5x8 hrs

$90-110/hour

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

CT Assist
Florence, SC
5x8 hrs

$100K-200K/year

5x8

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

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Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc
Madison, WI
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights

$133K-186K/year

Days

Nights

5x8

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Family Practice

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Physician Assistant - Family Practice

Vista Staffing
Sunset Park, NY
5x8 hrs, Days

$160K-180K/year

Days

5x8

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Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

CT Assist
Springfield, MO
5x8 hrs

$120K-180K/year

5x8

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

CT Assist
Chesapeake, VA
5x8 hrs

$120K-180K/year

5x8

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

CT Assist
Charleston, SC
5x8 hrs

$120K-180K/year

5x8

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

CT Assist
Bay Shore, NY
5x8 hrs

$100K-180K/year

5x8

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Clinic Obstetrics / Gynecology

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Physician Assistant - Clinic Obstetrics / Gynecology

Vista Staffing
Harbor City, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$80-85/hour

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Staff Position

Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

UW Health
Madison, WI

$116K-162K/year

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Physician Assistant - Obstetrics / Gynecology

Staff Position

Physician Assistant - Obstetrics / Gynecology

UW Health
Madison, WI

$116K-162K/year

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Obstetrics / Gynecology

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Physician Assistant - Obstetrics / Gynecology

UW Health
Madison, WI

$116K-162K/year

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Posted 9 days ago

View job details for Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

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Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc
Madison, WI
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights

$116K-162K/year

Days

Nights

5x8

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology

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Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc
Madison, WI
5x8 hrs, Days

$116K-162K/year

Days

5x8

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology

Staff Position

Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc
Madison, WI
5x8 hrs, Days

$116K-162K/year

Days

5x8

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Staff Position

Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc
Madison, WI
4x10 hrs, Days

$116K-162K/year

Days

4x10

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

Staff Position

Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc
Madison, WI
5x8 hrs, Days

$116K-162K/year

Days

5x8

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

Staff Position

Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc
Madison, WI
5x8 hrs, Days

$116K-162K/year

Days

5x8

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Staff Position

Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

CT Assist
Tyler, TX
5x8 hrs

$137K-155K/year

5x8

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View job details for Physician Assistant - Family Practice

Staff Position

Physician Assistant - Family Practice

Medicus Healthcare Solutions
New York City, NY
5x8 hrs, Days

$135K-145K/year

Days

5x8

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Physicians Assistant Jobs Salary Insights

Average Physician Assistant Salary

$78.65/hour

The average salary for a Physician Assistant is $78.65 per hour.

Last updated on May 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Physicians Assistant Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any per diem Physician Assistant jobs?

As of Saturday, May 9th 2026, Vivian has 8 jobs listed for per diem Physician Assistant jobs. These jobs pay $121 per hour on average and up to $135 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Physician Assistant jobs?

As of Saturday, May 9th 2026, Vivian has 24 listings for local contract Physician Assistant jobs. These jobs pay $87 per hour on average, and up to $150 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Which certifications are best for Physician Assistants?

Physician assistants can specialize in several fields. Some healthcare employers may prefer or may even require specific professional certifications, including:

What degrees might help further my career as a Physician Assistant?

Physician assistants may need a Physician Assistant (PA) or a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) to improve their chance of getting hired or further their careers. Certain degrees may even be required before entering the field.

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