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title: 10 Highest Paying Cities for Physician Assistants | ThriveAP
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# 10 Highest Paying Cities for Physician Assistants

Physician assistant salaries are affected by a multitude of factors. Scope of practice regulations in the state where a PA practices may make the provider more or less valuable to an employer. Competition in the job market along with the level of the PA’s experience heavily influences pay. Location, not only at the state level, but at the city level also makes an impact on physician assistant salaries. 

If you’re looking to relocate as a physician assistant, carefully consider how your move will affect your pay. Don’t forget to consider cost of living in your location of interest to ensure your paycheck won’t be stretched too thin in your new position. 

As you search for your next career destination, consider the following cities that come out on top when it comes to physician assistant pay. 

**1. Santa Fe, New Mexico**

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*Annual Mean Salary: $153,010*

*Hourly Mean Wage: $73.56*

**2. Longview, Texas**

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*Annual Mean Salary: $151,670*

*Hourly Mean Wage: $72.92*

**3. South Bend, Indiana**

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*Annual Mean Salary: $147,900*

*Hourly Mean Wage: $71.11*

**4. Brownsville, Texas**

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*Annual Mean Salary: $69.41*

*Hourly Mean Wage: $144,370*

**5. Santa Rosa, California**

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*Annual Mean Salary: $64.38*

*Hourly Mean Wage: $133,910*

**6. Manhattan, Kansas**

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*Annual Mean Salary: $61.96*

*Hourly Mean Wage: $128,880*

**7. Evansville, Indiana**

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*Annual Mean Salary: $61.93*

*Hourly Mean Wage: $128,820*

**8. Olympia, Washington**

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*Annual Mean Salary: $61.80*

*Hourly Mean Wage: $128,540*

**9. Barnstable Town, Massachusetts**

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*Annual Mean Salary: $61.15*

*Hourly Mean Wage: $127,190*

**10. Leominster, Massachusetts**

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*Annual Mean Salary: $60.95*

*Hourly Mean Wage: $126,770*

 

*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

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