Physician Assistants in Maine
Is Maine a good place for you to work as a Physician Assistant?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Physician Assistants in Maine are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
-
Projected employment for Physician Assistants in Maine is growing faster than average.
-
Physician Assistants in Maine earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
Featured schools near , edit
How Many Physician Assistants Work in Maine?
In 2018, there were 720 Physician Assistants working in the state.
There were 790 Physician Assistants employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 70 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,190 Physician Assistants working in it, which means Maine has fewer Physician Assistants than average.
Job Projections for Maine
Jobs for Physician Assistants in this state are growing at a rate of 28.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 37.4%.
Maine Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 70 annual job openings, and 1,070 total jobs in 2026 for Physician Assistants in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 10,600 annual jobs and 145,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Physician Assistants Make in Maine?
In 2018 wages for Physician Assistants ranged from $86,210 to $136,110 with $112,050 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $41.45 to $65.44. The median hourly rate was $53.87.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $51.28 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $2.59.
The median salary in Maine is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Maine Metros for Physician Assistants
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Physician Assistants.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Portland-South Portland, ME | 210 | $111,280 |
Portsmouth, NH-ME | 120 | $117,110 |
Bangor, ME | 110 | $113,240 |
Lewiston-Auburn, ME | 70 | $116,120 |
Dover-Durham, NH-ME | 40 | $95,330 |
Top States for Physician Assistants Employment
The table below shows the states where most Physician Assistants work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
New York | 12,060 | $117,060 |
California | 10,520 | $118,500 |
Texas | 7,930 | $110,080 |
Pennsylvania | 6,650 | $97,720 |
Florida | 6,040 | $104,420 |
North Carolina | 5,010 | $102,180 |
Michigan | 4,490 | $108,200 |
Ohio | 4,430 | $105,940 |
Massachusetts | 3,720 | $110,110 |
Georgia | 3,470 | $104,460 |
Colorado | 3,190 | $103,070 |
Maryland | 3,040 | $106,940 |
New Jersey | 2,810 | $120,700 |
Illinois | 2,670 | $105,660 |
Virginia | 2,510 | $99,980 |
Washington | 2,470 | $122,710 |
Connecticut | 2,300 | $126,320 |
Arizona | 2,100 | $105,120 |
Wisconsin | 2,020 | $111,890 |
Tennessee | 2,010 | $93,010 |
Below are the states where Physician Assistants get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
Connecticut | $126,320 |
Washington | $122,710 |
Alaska | $120,990 |
New Jersey | $120,700 |
Nevada | $119,570 |
California | $118,500 |
Wyoming | $118,090 |
New York | $117,060 |
Hawaii | $116,230 |
District of Columbia | $115,460 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info | Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |