Physician Assistant Jobs in New Jersey
Across 99 live Physician Assistant listings in New Jersey, median advertised pay is $156K (75th percentile $177K), based on the 74 that state a salary; New Jersey ranks 18th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Atlantic Health System (7), Inspira Health (6), Medlead Careers (5).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 74 roles pay ~$156k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Physician Assistant Pay in New Jersey: Live Market and State Comparison
Live physician assistant listings in New Jersey today, then New Jersey against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 99
- Live median
- $156k
- 75th $177k · n=74
- 12-mo median
- $138k
- Pay rank
- #18 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.5/10 · #46
- 12-mo postings
- 434
Physician Assistant roles in New Jersey advertise $3k above the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $168k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NJ | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $138k | — | 4.5/10 | 434 |
| Alaska#1 | $168k | +$30k | 5.1/10 | 38 |
| California#2 | $163k | +$24k | 4.9/10 | 1870 |
| Washington#3 | $155k | +$16k | 5.2/10 | 561 |
| Oregon#4 | $154k | +$16k | 5.8/10 | 370 |
| New Yorkborders | $150k | +$12k | 4.7/10 | 2189 |
| Delawareborders | $134k | −$4k | 4.9/10 | 80 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $128k | −$11k | 4.8/10 | 1219 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Jersey; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 22, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Atlantic Health System (7), Inspira Health (6), Medlead Careers (5)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About PA jobs in New Jersey.
How much do physician assistants earn in New Jersey?
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?
Some physician assistants roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physician assistants in New Jersey right now?
Employers currently hiring for physician assistant roles include Medlead Careers, CVS Health, Inspira Health, University Hospital, Newark NJ, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physician assistant jobs in New Jersey are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 99 physician assistants positions in New Jersey 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 Physician Assistant Jobs in New Jersey
Atlantic Health System7 open roles here · WLB 45/100
Inspira Health6 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Medlead Careers5 open roles here · WLB 76/100
Capital Health (US)4 open roles here · WLB 75/100Summit Health4 open roles here · WLB 67/100
Align Med3 open roles here · WLB 72/100
- AAmerican Family Care Old Bridge3 open roles here · WLB 13/100
CarePoint Health3 open roles here · WLB 46/100