BLS reports 2025 median pay of $135,880 per year ($65.33 per hour). The figures cover the physician assistant occupation, not locum or per-shift rates.
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BLS occupation snapshot
The figures cover the physician assistant occupation, not locum or per-shift rates.
Median annual pay, 2025
$135,880
Median hourly pay, 2025
$65.33
Jobs in 2025
168,900
Employment outlook, 2025–35
21% (much faster than average)
Entry-level education
Master's degree
What this means for facilities
Treat the BLS figures as occupation-level context rather than a quote for a locum assignment or an individual shift. The figures cover the physician assistant occupation, not locum or per-shift rates. When discussing coverage, distinguish the occupation benchmark from the specific role being considered.
What median pay does BLS report for physician assistants?
BLS reports 2025 median pay of $135,880 per year ($65.33 per hour). The figures cover the physician assistant occupation, not locum or per-shift rates. BLS median pay is for all workers in the occupation, not locum or per-shift rates.
What education does BLS list?
BLS lists master's degree as entry-level education. The figures cover the physician assistant occupation, not locum or per-shift rates.
What jobs and outlook figures does BLS report?
BLS reports 168,900 jobs in 2025 and a 2025–35 outlook of 21% (much faster than average). The figures cover the physician assistant occupation, not locum or per-shift rates.