Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Training Programs and Schools

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Fast Facts for Physician Assistants in Pennsylvania

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Altoona, Lebanon and Johnstown
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Lancaster, Erie and Philadelphia
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Allentown

Salaries for Physician Assistants in Pennsylvania

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: York, Harrisburg and Erie
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Metro Areas Rated for Popularity for:
Physician Assistants

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Physician Assistants relative to the population of the city. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Metro Area
Jobs
Annual Median Salary
Reading180$102,540
Bloomsburg-Berwick30$83,870
Johnstown60$106,790
ErieN/A$89,320
Pittsburgh1700$96,530
York-Hanover200$109,100
Chambersburg-Waynesboro50$97,890
Lancaster260$101,930
State College70$96,940
Williamsport90$90,640
Altoona160$95,700
Harrisburg-Carlisle310$99,370
Lebanon40$101,050
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton260$98,920
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