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192+ Physician Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania

Physician Assistant positions in Pennsylvania with $100K-$140K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

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192+ Physician Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania Available Now

These 44 roles pay ~$130k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Independence Health System logo

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IV-HOSPITALIST

Independence Health System

Independence Health System logo

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IV -SPINE CENTER

Independence Health System

Independence Health System logo

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - PULMONARY

Independence Health System

Independence Health System logo

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - ORTHOPEDICS BUTLER

Independence Health System

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Physician Assistant - Emergency Department

Heritage Valley Health System

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Physician Assistant Critical Care PASNAP

Geisinger

Independence Health System logo

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - ORTHOPEDICS BUTLER

Independence Health System

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network

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How Pennsylvania Compares for Physician Assistant Pay

Pennsylvania against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physician assistant postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$126k
Pay rank
#39 of 51
Work-life balance
5.0/10 · #43
Open listings
895

Physician Assistant roles in Pennsylvania advertise $10k below the $136k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $178k.

Physician Assistant median pay and work-life-balance score, Pennsylvania compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs PAWLBListings
Pennsylvania (this page)$126k5.0/10895
Alaska#1$178k+$51k6.9/1032
New Yorkborders$154k+$27k5.4/101605
New Jerseyborders$141k+$14k4.9/10338
Delawareborders$138k+$11k5.0/1067
Marylandborders$136k+$10k5.2/10299
Ohioborders$126k−$0k5.6/10432
West Virginiaborders$119k−$7k4.5/10105

“borders” = shares a border with Pennsylvania; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Pennsylvania Jobs

192+ physician assistant positions in Pennsylvania

Competitive Pay

Earn $100K-$140K with benefits

Updated Daily

New positions added daily

Physician Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Pennsylvania offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician assistant jobs in pennsylvania. With 192+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 25% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physician Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania on this page have an average score of 1.4/10, with 25% offering remote work. 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 pennsylvania include Highmark Health, Independence Health System, Heritage Valley Health System, Geisinger, and more. Positions span physician assistant jobs pennsylvania. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician assistant jobs in pennsylvania, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) 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 $104K. This data is derived from 72,411+ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do physician assistants earn in Pennsylvania?

Physician assistant salaries typically range from $100K–$140K annually, depending on specialty, location, and experience. WeekdayDoc shows the posted pay on every listing so you can compare before applying.

Are there remote or hybrid physician assistants 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 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 Pennsylvania right now?

Employers currently hiring for physician assistant roles include Highmark Health, Independence Health System, Heritage Valley Health System, Geisinger, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many physician assistant jobs in pennsylvania are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 192+ physician assistants positions in Pennsylvania listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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