Physician Assistant Jobs in Virginia
Across 110 live Physician Assistant listings in Virginia, median advertised pay is $140K (75th percentile $160K), based on the 57 that state a salary; Virginia ranks 34th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Curana Health (12), Ortho Virginia (10), Centra Health (8).
110+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
110+ Physician Assistant Jobs in Virginia Available Now
These 57 roles pay ~$140k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution57 jobs · 28 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution57 jobs · 28 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
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How Virginia Compares for Physician Assistant Pay
Virginia 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 Virginia advertise $5k below the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $168k.
| State | Median pay | vs VA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia (this page) | $130k | — | 5.5/10 | 431 |
| Alaska#1 | $168k | +$38k | 5.2/10 | 37 |
| Kentuckyborders | $139k | +$8k | 4.8/10 | 86 |
| Marylandborders | $135k | +$5k | 5.0/10 | 402 |
| District of Columbiaborders | $135k | +$5k | 5.4/10 | 33 |
| North Carolinaborders | $127k | −$3k | 5.2/10 | 658 |
| Tennesseeborders | $126k | −$4k | 4.9/10 | 343 |
| West Virginiaborders | $123k | −$7k | 4.4/10 | 149 |
“borders” = shares a border with Virginia; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Physician Assistant Jobs in Virginia: 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.
Virginia offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician assistant jobs in virginia. With 110+ 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 Virginia on this page have an average score of 2.4/10, with 5% 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 virginia include Next Care, Mary Washington Healthcare, GoHealth Urgent Care, Curana Health, and more. Positions span physician assistant jobs virginia. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician assistant jobs in virginia, 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 31,769+ 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 Virginia.
How much do physician assistants earn in Virginia?
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?
Yes — about 5% 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 Virginia right now?
Employers currently hiring for physician assistant roles include Next Care, Mary Washington Healthcare, GoHealth Urgent Care, Curana Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physician assistant jobs in virginia are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 110 physician assistants positions in Virginia 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 Virginia
Curana Health12 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Ortho Virginia10 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Centra Health8 open roles here · WLB 68/100- Centra Medical Group5 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Comprehensive Rehab Consultants5 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Concentra3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
DOCS Health3 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Matrix Medical Network3 open roles here · WLB 74/100