How much money does a physician assistant earn?

Physician assistants (PAs) earn a wide range of salaries depending on their specialization, level of experience, location, and employer type. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for PAs was $115,390 in May 2021, with the top 10% earning more than $151,510 and the bottom 10% earning less than $73,580.

The BLS also provides data on the median hourly wages of PAs, broken down by specialty:

* Family practice: $42.06 per hour

* Internal medicine: $44.04 per hour

* Pediatrics: $43.92 per hour

* Surgery: $49.10 per hour

* Emergency medicine: $49.81 per hour

* Dermatology: $51.70 per hour

* Orthopedics: $53.73 per hour

Additionally, PAs may earn additional compensation through bonuses, overtime pay, and call duty payments.

It's worth noting that these figures represent national averages and may vary significantly by region and specific job setting.