Physician Assistant Jobs in New York
Across 615 live Physician Assistant listings in New York, median advertised pay is $179K (75th percentile $210K), based on the 504 that state a salary; New York ranks 6th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Northwell (103), NYU Langone Health (78), Mount Sinai Health System (34).
615+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 19, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
615+ Physician Assistant Jobs in New York Available Now
These 504 roles pay ~$179k median with 3.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How New York Compares for Physician Assistant Pay
New York against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physician assistant postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Physician Assistant roles in New York advertise $15k above the $136k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $168k.
| State | Median pay | vs NY | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (this page) | $151k | — | 4.7/10 | 2166 |
| Alaska#1 | $168k | +$17k | 5.1/10 | 38 |
| California#2 | $163k | +$12k | 4.9/10 | 1843 |
| Connecticutborders | $150k | −$1k | 5.1/10 | 414 |
| Massachusettsborders | $147k | −$4k | 4.7/10 | 605 |
| New Jerseyborders | $138k | −$13k | 4.5/10 | 429 |
| Vermontborders | $134k | −$17k | 5.3/10 | 44 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $127k | −$23k | 4.8/10 | 1194 |
“borders” = shares a border with New York; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Physician Assistant Jobs in New York: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
New York offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician assistant jobs in new york. With 615+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physician Assistant Jobs in New York on this page have an average score of 1.7/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for physician assistant jobs in new york include Northwell, Rochester Regional Health, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, NYU Langone Health, and more. Positions span physician assistant jobs new york. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician assistant jobs in new york, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 38,654+ 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 PA jobs in New York.
How much do physician assistants earn in New York?
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 assistants 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 assistants 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 York right now?
Employers currently hiring for physician assistant roles include Northwell, Rochester Regional Health, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, NYU Langone Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physician assistant jobs in new york are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 615 physician assistants positions in New York 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 York
Northwell103 open roles here · WLB 69/100
NYU Langone Health78 open roles here · WLB 67/100
Mount Sinai Health System34 open roles here · WLB 69/100
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital33 open roles here · WLB 54/100Rochester Regional Health30 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Mount Sinai Health Systems26 open roles here · WLB 68/100
GreenLife Healthcare Staffing16 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Matrix Medical Network15 open roles here · WLB 74/100