Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs
Across 184 live Orthopedic Physician Assistant listings, median advertised pay is $167K (75th percentile $195K), based on the 101 that state a salary; 9% are remote or telehealth, 13% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Northwell (10), Tenet Healthcare (9), Icon Health (6).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 23, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 101 roles pay ~$167k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Orthopedic Physician Associate - Nevada Market
Icon HealthEmployer score · GoldNevada
Physician Assistant – Spine & Extremity Orthopedics
AICA Orthopedics, P.CEmployer score · SilverConyers, GA
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant- Dallas, TX
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics and Sports MedicineThe Woodlands, TX
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Physician Assistant Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 51 states with enough physician assistant listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
Alaska leads at $172k, against a $136k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Maine (6.1/10), Nevada (6.0/10), Oregon (5.9/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $172k | $168k | 4.4/10 | 43 |
| California | $164k | $134k | 4.8/10 | 2005 |
| Oregon | $157k | $136k | 5.9/10 | 378 |
| Washington | $155k | $145k | 5.2/10 | 543 |
| Connecticut | $153k | $137k | 5.2/10 | 458 |
| New York | $151k | $131k | 4.7/10 | 2321 |
| Wyoming | $150k | $161k | 5.1/10 | 66 |
| South Dakota | $149k | $168k | 4.8/10 | 135 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $147k | $137k | 5.5/10 | 48 |
| Hawaii | $144k | $117k | 4.4/10 | 37 |
| Idaho | $144k | $142k | 4.2/10 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $144k | $129k | 4.8/10 | 625 |
| Nevada | $142k | $142k | 6.0/10 | 107 |
| Minnesota | $142k | $130k | 4.9/10 | 557 |
| New Mexico | $141k | $144k | 5.8/10 | 228 |
| New Jersey | $139k | $120k | 4.6/10 | 447 |
| Louisiana | $139k | $153k | 4.5/10 | 303 |
| Arizona | $139k | $134k | 5.2/10 | 582 |
| Wisconsin | $138k | $139k | 5.1/10 | 511 |
| Illinois | $138k | $131k | 5.4/10 | 1117 |
| Montana | $138k | $137k | 4.9/10 | 58 |
| Arkansas | $137k | $152k | 4.8/10 | 78 |
| Maryland | $137k | $123k | 4.9/10 | 439 |
| North Dakota | $136k | $149k | 5.4/10 | 35 |
| Alabama | $136k | $145k | 4.4/10 | 115 |
| Maine | $136k | $130k | 6.1/10 | 166 |
| Texas | $135k | $139k | 5.2/10 | 1481 |
| Rhode Island | $135k | $124k | 5.6/10 | 85 |
| New Hampshire | $135k | $129k | 5.1/10 | 144 |
| Delaware | $134k | $125k | 5.2/10 | 86 |
| District of Columbia | $132k | $109k | 5.2/10 | 36 |
| Kentucky | $132k | $140k | 5.2/10 | 95 |
| North Carolina | $131k | $133k | 5.2/10 | 700 |
| Florida | $131k | $126k | 4.9/10 | 1001 |
| Kansas | $130k | $136k | 5.1/10 | 132 |
| Virginia | $130k | $121k | 5.5/10 | 426 |
| Colorado | $130k | $120k | 5.1/10 | 691 |
| Oklahoma | $130k | $140k | 5.1/10 | 309 |
| Utah | $128k | $124k | 5.5/10 | 136 |
| Pennsylvania | $128k | $127k | 4.8/10 | 1192 |
| Mississippi | $128k | $140k | 4.9/10 | 88 |
| South Carolina | $128k | $128k | 5.0/10 | 580 |
| Georgia | $126k | $124k | 4.7/10 | 673 |
| Tennessee | $126k | $137k | 4.9/10 | 352 |
| Ohio | $126k | $131k | 5.4/10 | 587 |
| Michigan | $123k | $123k | 5.2/10 | 601 |
| Missouri | $122k | $128k | 5.4/10 | 290 |
| Iowa | $121k | $133k | 4.8/10 | 215 |
| West Virginia | $121k | $128k | 4.4/10 | 153 |
| Nebraska | $120k | $127k | 4.9/10 | 96 |
| Indiana | $120k | $125k | 5.1/10 | 207 |
Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | — |
| Most openings | Northwell (10), Tenet Healthcare (9), Icon Health (6) | —employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
| Sign-on bonus stated | 17% | median $10k · 7% offer loan repaymentshare of 4,614 active US Physician Assistant listings |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, Market Pulse; updated Oct 23, 2026.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for Orthopedic Physician Assistant jobs is $105K, trending up 3.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 51,229+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Orthopedic PA jobs.
How much do physician assistants earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physician assistants. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physician assistant jobs available?
Yes — about 25% of current physician assistants listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physician assistant jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physician assistant role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 100% with no on-call and 100% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physician assistants right now?
Employers currently hiring for physician assistant roles include Icon Health, AICA Orthopedics, P.C, Tenet Healthcare, Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physician assistant jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 184 physician assistants positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs
Northwell10 open roles here · WLB 69/100
Tenet Healthcare9 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Revo Health6 open roles here · WLB 69/100NYU Langone Health5 open roles here · WLB 67/100
Cedars-Sinai4 open roles here · WLB 67/100
Kaiser Permanente4 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Nexgen Medical Centers4 open roles here · WLB 75/100