Physician Assistant Salary in New Jersey
Based on 5K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$165,690
$79.659/hr
vs National Average
$136,050
+21.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$118K – $207K
5K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Physician Assistant in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $117,860 |
| 25th percentile | $134,710 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $165,690 |
| 75th percentile | $192,370 |
| 90th percentile | $207,000 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physician Assistant in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,960 |
| 2023 | $137,100 |
| 2024 | $140,490 |
| 2025 | $165,690 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,960 | $119,792 |
| 2023 | $137,100 | $128,247 |
| 2024 | $140,490 | $131,771 |
| 2025 | $165,690 | $136,050 |