Occupation ยท SOC 29-1071
Physician Assistants: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of physician assistants typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 155,540 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $133,260 ($64.07 an hour).
US employment
155,540
Median annual wage
$133,260
Mean annual wage
$136,900
Median hourly wage
$64.07
Education and training
Typical education
Master's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
5
Extensive preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. New York19,390
- 2. California13,570
- 3. Florida10,570
- 4. Texas10,030
- 5. North Carolina8,520
- 6. Pennsylvania7,760
- 7. Michigan5,490
- 8. Ohio4,530
- 9. Georgia4,400
- 10. Massachusetts4,310
States that pay the most
- 1. Hawaii$163,020
- 2. California$161,080
- 3. Washington$156,990
- 4. New York$152,650
- 5. Oregon$149,130
- 6. Rhode Island$141,600
- 7. New Jersey$140,490
- 8. New Mexico$139,990
- 9. Minnesota$139,300
- 10. Missouri$139,200
Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.
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