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Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Physician Assistant Degree

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fields such as family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery, psychiatry, and behavioral medicine; the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, and underserved populations; and community health services.

What Can You Do With This Degree?

What Can You Do With This Degree?

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants. Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
  • Salary Value (U.S.): $107,367
    "Salary Value"  is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
  • Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 10.57%
    The "average of job growth averages"  is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
  • Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: no prior years
Education Costs
  • Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $30,868/yr
  • Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.):  $26,453/yr
  • Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $24,118/yr
  • Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.):  $20,520/yr
  • Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $27,381/yr
  • Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.):  $23,388/yr

All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.

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Average Salary Medians

What Are Salary Medians?

Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.

For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".

Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.

Overall Salary Value: $107,367

The state with the highest salary value for this degree is Alaska ($143,560) in the Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Salary Values for Alaska

Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($150,970).

Fairbanks, AK $136,150
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $150,970
$143,560
Alabama

Metro Area Salary Values for Alabama

Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($100,450).

Mobile, AL $87,420
Montgomery, AL $72,230
Huntsville, AL $100,450
$89,232
Arkansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Arkansas

North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($125,420).

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $90,630
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $51,250
Fort Smith, AR-OK $103,180
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $125,420
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $63,220
$90,678
Arizona

Metro Area Salary Values for Arizona

Yuma, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($134,990).

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $114,240
Tucson, AZ $125,480
Yuma, AZ $134,990
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $129,020
$125,933
California

Metro Area Salary Values for California

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($152,410).

Fresno, CA $123,183
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $116,470
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $121,403
Salinas, CA $143,173
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $120,510
Chico, CA $139,700
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $119,080
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $125,650
Madera, CA $136,910
Merced, CA $145,960
Modesto, CA $141,070
Napa, CA $124,500
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $131,100
Redding, CA $134,660
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $146,930
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $152,410
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $135,490
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,600
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $130,570
Santa Rosa, CA $150,880
Stockton-Lodi, CA $119,380
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $134,210
Visalia-Porterville, CA $116,760
Yuba City, CA $151,720
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $139,730
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $130,980
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $126,960
$132,385
Colorado

Metro Area Salary Values for Colorado

Pueblo, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($121,930).

Colorado Springs, CO $94,790
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $118,350
Fort Collins, CO $112,663
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $92,553
Grand Junction, CO $106,660
Greeley, CO $96,160
Pueblo, CO $121,930
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $112,110
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $113,620
$107,092
Connecticut

Metro Area Salary Values for Connecticut

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($146,927).

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $146,927
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $125,573
Danbury, CT $140,900
New Haven, CT $145,160
Waterbury, CT $144,900
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $145,010
$140,674
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Salary Values for Florida

Homosassa Springs, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($139,420).

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $106,167
Jacksonville, FL $95,147
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $96,870
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $96,517
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $107,260
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $88,140
Gainesville, FL $97,960
Homosassa Springs, FL $139,420
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $96,460
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $127,490
Ocala, FL $123,710
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $114,640
Panama City, FL $96,420
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $97,150
Port St. Lucie, FL $117,990
Punta Gorda, FL $95,120
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $121,680
Tallahassee, FL $127,530
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $109,270
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $88,450
$106,416
Georgia

Metro Area Salary Values for Georgia

Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($120,100).

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $107,263
Savannah, GA $100,347
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $88,040
Athens-Clarke County, GA $117,370
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $64,220
Columbus, GA-AL $66,620
Gainesville, GA $97,970
Macon, GA $47,110
Rome, GA $93,640
Warner Robins, GA $30,050
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $78,930
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $120,100
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $96,980
$86,653
Hawaii

Metro Area Salary Values for Hawaii

Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($118,350).

Urban Honolulu, HI $118,350
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $115,350
$116,850
Iowa

Metro Area Salary Values for Iowa

Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($135,590).

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $98,887
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $104,893
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $117,140
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $108,800
Iowa City, IA $117,260
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $119,000
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $104,470
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $121,320
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $135,590
$112,925
Idaho

Metro Area Salary Values for Idaho

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($118,400).

Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $108,477
Coeur d'Alene, ID $117,250
Idaho Falls, ID $103,340
Pocatello, ID $103,660
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $118,400
$110,066
Illinois

Metro Area Salary Values for Illinois

Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($119,170).

East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $91,547
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $91,600
Champaign-Urbana, IL $118,890
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $108,590
Peoria, IL $108,790
Rockford, IL $113,400
Springfield, IL $95,910
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $119,170
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $104,390
$104,386
Indiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Indiana

Columbus, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($130,830).

Columbus, IN $130,830
Evansville, IN-KY $113,160
Fort Wayne, IN $110,060
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $105,550
Muncie, IN $58,770
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $119,950
Terre Haute, IN $108,300
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $118,670
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $105,330
$107,847
Kansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Kansas

Topeka, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($111,630).

Kansas nonmetropolitan area $96,297
Topeka, KS $111,630
Wichita, KS $102,350
$102,407
Kentucky

Metro Area Salary Values for Kentucky

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($94,540).

Lexington-Fayette, KY $86,200
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $94,540
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $88,700
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $37,190
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $92,110
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $82,000
$80,591
Louisiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Louisiana

Houma-Thibodaux, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($118,090).

Houma-Thibodaux, LA $118,090
Lafayette, LA $97,450
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $98,590
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $90,720
$101,213
Massachusetts

Metro Area Salary Values for Massachusetts

Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($145,430).

Worcester, MA-CT $126,873
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $116,670
Leominster-Gardner, MA $126,450
Pittsfield, MA $117,070
Springfield, MA-CT $130,660
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $145,430
$127,168
Maryland

Metro Area Salary Values for Maryland

Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($106,353).

Salisbury, MD-DE $106,353
Cumberland, MD-WV $99,700
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $103,860
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $98,760
$102,633
Maine

Metro Area Salary Values for Maine

Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($126,940).

Lewiston-Auburn, ME $126,940
Portland-South Portland, ME $113,250
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $117,710
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $115,260
$118,290
Michigan

Metro Area Salary Values for Michigan

Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($114,080).

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $105,170
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $95,827
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $114,080
Flint, MI $113,840
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $106,240
Midland, MI $99,640
Muskegon, MI $113,550
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $102,580
Saginaw, MI $110,890
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $105,920
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $110,960
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $102,430
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $111,370
$106,899
Minnesota

Metro Area Salary Values for Minnesota

Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($129,880).

St. Cloud, MN $100,730
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $123,830
Rochester, MN $125,930
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $127,090
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $129,880
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $119,950
$119,658
Missouri

Metro Area Salary Values for Missouri

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($99,840).

Kansas City, MO-KS $99,840
Springfield, MO $89,533
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $91,940
St. Louis, MO-IL $98,000
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $93,990
$94,455
Mississippi

Metro Area Salary Values for Mississippi

Jackson, MS metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($108,803).

Jackson, MS $108,803
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $60,080
Hattiesburg, MS $71,050
$88,098
Montana

Metro Area Salary Values for Montana

East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($125,730).

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $103,410
Great Falls, MT $119,720
Missoula, MT $112,910
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $118,550
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $125,730
$114,914
North Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for North Carolina

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($121,410).

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $97,257
Greensboro-High Point, NC $94,350
Greenville, NC $108,903
Rocky Mount, NC $92,500
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $108,797
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $86,820
Burlington, NC $100,770
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $110,160
Fayetteville, NC $117,500
Goldsboro, NC $112,720
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $121,410
Jacksonville, NC $108,730
New Bern, NC $118,240
Raleigh, NC $110,490
Wilmington, NC $112,850
Winston-Salem, NC $112,800
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $100,820
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $112,570
$105,810
North Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for North Dakota

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($117,330).

Fargo, ND-MN $76,310
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $117,330
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $106,073
$102,372
Nebraska

Metro Area Salary Values for Nebraska

Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($121,560).

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $99,993
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $104,433
Lincoln, NE $101,940
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $111,600
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $121,560
$106,957
New Hampshire

Metro Area Salary Values for New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($130,010).

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $115,510
Manchester, NH $119,760
Portsmouth, NH-ME $130,010
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $111,300
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $119,720
$118,919
New Jersey

Metro Area Salary Values for New Jersey

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($96,037).

Ocean City, NJ $48,080
Trenton, NJ $96,037
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $59,470
$79,132
New Mexico

Metro Area Salary Values for New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($140,950).

Farmington, NM $128,930
Las Cruces, NM $118,640
Santa Fe, NM $120,530
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $116,580
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $140,950
$125,126
Nevada

Metro Area Salary Values for Nevada

Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($127,800).

Reno, NV $125,530
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $127,800
$126,438
New York

Metro Area Salary Values for New York

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($131,537).

Binghamton, NY $113,767
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $96,773
Ithaca, NY $107,527
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $131,537
Rochester, NY $119,877
Syracuse, NY $98,830
Utica-Rome, NY $115,507
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $117,817
Glens Falls, NY $118,780
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $118,660
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $99,250
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $117,000
$112,884
Ohio

Metro Area Salary Values for Ohio

Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($111,940).

Canton-Massillon, OH $99,023
Toledo, OH $103,210
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $102,730
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $100,083
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $105,010
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $111,940
Columbus, OH $101,040
Dayton, OH $111,890
Springfield, OH $100,670
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $108,710
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $106,730
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $107,560
$104,366
Oklahoma

Metro Area Salary Values for Oklahoma

Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($126,080).

Tulsa, OK $96,323
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $85,410
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $102,280
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $113,020
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $126,080
$102,326
Oregon

Metro Area Salary Values for Oregon

Grants Pass, OR metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($126,850).

Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $101,267
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $92,343
Corvallis, OR $124,410
Eugene, OR $118,870
Grants Pass, OR $126,850
Medford, OR $125,310
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $116,900
Salem, OR $103,140
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $105,900
$111,180
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Salary Values for Pennsylvania

York-Hanover, PA metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($115,890).

Erie, PA $97,003
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $99,457
Lancaster, PA $95,793
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $111,297
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $99,497
Altoona, PA $100,700
Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA $106,690
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $114,220
East Stroudsburg, PA $105,210
Gettysburg, PA $95,720
Johnstown, PA $107,990
Lebanon, PA $103,990
Pittsburgh, PA $94,590
Reading, PA $108,980
State College, PA $104,600
Williamsport, PA $105,650
York-Hanover, PA $115,890
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $87,610
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $97,630
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $109,680
$102,832
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto Rico

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($43,163).

Mayaguez, PR $27,407
Ponce, PR $36,403
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $43,163
Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $25,060
Arecibo, PR $28,210
Guayama, PR $30,000
San German, PR $28,920
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $22,180
$31,035
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for South Carolina

Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($111,090).

Columbia, SC $101,987
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $81,420
Florence, SC $95,400
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $99,750
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $109,110
Spartanburg, SC $101,590
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $111,090
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $100,780
$99,203
South Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for South Dakota

West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($115,270).

East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $96,693
Sioux Falls, SD $107,780
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $115,270
$105,169
Tennessee

Metro Area Salary Values for Tennessee

Clarksville, TN-KY metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($109,840).

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $82,177
Knoxville, TN $89,177
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $96,843
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $93,973
Clarksville, TN-KY $109,840
Jackson, TN $96,870
Johnson City, TN $100,020
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $86,440
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $83,870
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $103,100
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $94,260
$93,666
Texas

Metro Area Salary Values for Texas

Midland, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($124,020).

Austin-Round Rock, TX $108,360
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,423
College Station-Bryan, TX $109,850
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $120,380
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $123,957
Killeen-Temple, TX $98,290
Lubbock, TX $99,897
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $99,980
Tyler, TX $98,950
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $100,327
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $48,250
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $102,300
Amarillo, TX $111,970
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $120,160
El Paso, TX $97,110
Midland, TX $124,020
Odessa, TX $118,130
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $95,900
Sherman-Denison, TX $63,700
Victoria, TX $115,480
Waco, TX $116,060
Wichita Falls, TX $119,650
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $123,940
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $123,490
$104,319
Utah

Metro Area Salary Values for Utah

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($123,580).

Provo-Orem, UT $91,913
Salt Lake City, UT $120,813
Ogden-Clearfield, UT $123,580
St. George, UT $123,070
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $111,290
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $113,080
$112,873
Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for Virginia

Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($118,570).

Harrisonburg, VA $92,850
Roanoke, VA $91,510
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $101,220
Charlottesville, VA $116,420
Lynchburg, VA $91,460
Richmond, VA $114,570
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $103,080
Winchester, VA-WV $109,110
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $110,430
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $118,570
$104,682
Vermont

Metro Area Salary Values for Vermont

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($98,210).

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $98,210
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $93,280
$95,745
Wisconsin

Metro Area Salary Values for Wisconsin

Wausau, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($134,430).

Madison, WI $100,980
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $106,713
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $103,103
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $91,920
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $111,830
Eau Claire, WI $118,790
Green Bay, WI $117,020
Janesville-Beloit, WI $124,060
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $120,900
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $118,800
Racine, WI $119,230
Sheboygan, WI $122,170
Wausau, WI $134,430
$112,724
West Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for West Virginia

Wheeling, WV-OH metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($116,080).

Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $90,003
Charleston, WV $107,670
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $101,110
Morgantown, WV $100,110
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $115,140
Wheeling, WV-OH $116,080
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $99,830
$103,326
Wyoming

Metro Area Salary Values for Wyoming

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($129,820).

Cheyenne, WY $127,730
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,360
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $129,820
$121,970

Master's

Average Salary Median: $107,367

The state with the highest average salary median for a master's degree is Alaska ($143,560) in the Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Master's)

Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($150,970) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Fairbanks, AK $136,150
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $150,970
$143,560
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Master's)

Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($100,450) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Mobile, AL $87,420
Montgomery, AL $72,230
Huntsville, AL $100,450
$86,700
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Master's)

North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($125,420) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $90,630
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $51,250
Fort Smith, AR-OK $103,180
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $125,420
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $63,220
$86,740
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Master's)

Yuma, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($134,990) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $114,240
Tucson, AZ $125,480
Yuma, AZ $134,990
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $129,020
$125,933
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Master's)

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($152,410) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Fresno, CA $123,183
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $116,470
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $121,403
Salinas, CA $143,173
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $120,510
Chico, CA $139,700
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $119,080
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $125,650
Madera, CA $136,910
Merced, CA $145,960
Modesto, CA $141,070
Napa, CA $124,500
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $131,100
Redding, CA $134,660
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $146,930
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $152,410
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $135,490
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,600
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $130,570
Santa Rosa, CA $150,880
Stockton-Lodi, CA $119,380
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $134,210
Visalia-Porterville, CA $116,760
Yuba City, CA $151,720
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $139,730
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $130,980
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $126,960
$133,074
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Master's)

Pueblo, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($121,930) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Colorado Springs, CO $94,790
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $118,350
Fort Collins, CO $112,663
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $92,553
Grand Junction, CO $106,660
Greeley, CO $96,160
Pueblo, CO $121,930
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $112,110
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $113,620
$107,649
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Master's)

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($146,927) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $146,927
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $125,573
Danbury, CT $140,900
New Haven, CT $145,160
Waterbury, CT $144,900
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $145,010
$141,412
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Master's)

Homosassa Springs, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($139,420) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $106,167
Jacksonville, FL $95,147
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $96,870
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $96,517
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $107,260
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $88,140
Gainesville, FL $97,960
Homosassa Springs, FL $139,420
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $96,460
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $127,490
Ocala, FL $123,710
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $114,640
Panama City, FL $96,420
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $97,150
Port St. Lucie, FL $117,990
Punta Gorda, FL $95,120
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $121,680
Tallahassee, FL $127,530
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $109,270
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $88,450
$107,170
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Master's)

Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($120,100) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $107,263
Savannah, GA $100,347
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $88,040
Athens-Clarke County, GA $117,370
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $64,220
Columbus, GA-AL $66,620
Gainesville, GA $97,970
Macon, GA $47,110
Rome, GA $93,640
Warner Robins, GA $30,050
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $78,930
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $120,100
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $96,980
$85,280
Hawaii

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Master's)

Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($118,350) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Urban Honolulu, HI $118,350
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $115,350
$116,850
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Master's)

Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($135,590) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $98,887
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $104,893
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $117,140
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $108,800
Iowa City, IA $117,260
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $119,000
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $104,470
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $121,320
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $135,590
$114,151
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Master's)

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($118,400) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $108,477
Coeur d'Alene, ID $117,250
Idaho Falls, ID $103,340
Pocatello, ID $103,660
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $118,400
$110,225
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Master's)

Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($119,170) for a master's degree in this area of study.

East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $91,547
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $91,600
Champaign-Urbana, IL $118,890
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $108,590
Peoria, IL $108,790
Rockford, IL $113,400
Springfield, IL $95,910
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $119,170
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $104,390
$105,810
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Master's)

Columbus, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($130,830) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Columbus, IN $130,830
Evansville, IN-KY $113,160
Fort Wayne, IN $110,060
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $105,550
Muncie, IN $58,770
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $119,950
Terre Haute, IN $108,300
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $118,670
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $105,330
$107,847
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Master's)

Topeka, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($111,630) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Kansas nonmetropolitan area $96,297
Topeka, KS $111,630
Wichita, KS $102,350
$103,426
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Master's)

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($94,540) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Lexington-Fayette, KY $86,200
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $94,540
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $88,700
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $37,190
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $92,110
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $82,000
$80,123
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Master's)

Houma-Thibodaux, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($118,090) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Houma-Thibodaux, LA $118,090
Lafayette, LA $97,450
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $98,590
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $90,720
$101,213
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Master's)

Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($145,430) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Worcester, MA-CT $126,873
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $116,670
Leominster-Gardner, MA $126,450
Pittsfield, MA $117,070
Springfield, MA-CT $130,660
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $145,430
$127,192
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Master's)

Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($106,353) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Salisbury, MD-DE $106,353
Cumberland, MD-WV $99,700
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $103,860
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $98,760
$102,168
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Master's)

Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($126,940) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Lewiston-Auburn, ME $126,940
Portland-South Portland, ME $113,250
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $117,710
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $115,260
$118,290
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Master's)

Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($114,080) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $105,170
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $95,827
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $114,080
Flint, MI $113,840
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $106,240
Midland, MI $99,640
Muskegon, MI $113,550
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $102,580
Saginaw, MI $110,890
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $105,920
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $110,960
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $102,430
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $111,370
$107,115
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Master's)

Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($129,880) for a master's degree in this area of study.

St. Cloud, MN $100,730
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $123,830
Rochester, MN $125,930
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $127,090
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $129,880
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $119,950
$121,235
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Master's)

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($99,840) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Kansas City, MO-KS $99,840
Springfield, MO $89,533
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $91,940
St. Louis, MO-IL $98,000
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $93,990
$94,661
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Master's)

Jackson, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($108,803) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Jackson, MS $108,803
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $60,080
Hattiesburg, MS $71,050
$79,978
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Master's)

East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($125,730) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $103,410
Great Falls, MT $119,720
Missoula, MT $112,910
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $118,550
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $125,730
$116,064
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Master's)

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($121,410) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $97,257
Greensboro-High Point, NC $94,350
Greenville, NC $108,903
Rocky Mount, NC $92,500
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $108,797
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $86,820
Burlington, NC $100,770
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $110,160
Fayetteville, NC $117,500
Goldsboro, NC $112,720
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $121,410
Jacksonville, NC $108,730
New Bern, NC $118,240
Raleigh, NC $110,490
Wilmington, NC $112,850
Winston-Salem, NC $112,800
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $100,820
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $112,570
$107,094
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Master's)

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($117,330) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Fargo, ND-MN $76,310
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $117,330
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $106,073
$99,904
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Master's)

Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($121,560) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $99,993
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $104,433
Lincoln, NE $101,940
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $111,600
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $121,560
$107,905
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Master's)

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($130,010) for a master's degree in this area of study.

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $115,510
Manchester, NH $119,760
Portsmouth, NH-ME $130,010
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $111,300
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $119,720
$119,260
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Master's)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($96,037) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Ocean City, NJ $48,080
Trenton, NJ $96,037
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $59,470
$67,862
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Master's)

Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($140,950) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Farmington, NM $128,930
Las Cruces, NM $118,640
Santa Fe, NM $120,530
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $116,580
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $140,950
$125,126
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Master's)

Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($127,800) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Reno, NV $125,530
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $127,800
$126,665
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Master's)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($131,537) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Binghamton, NY $113,767
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $96,773
Ithaca, NY $107,527
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $131,537
Rochester, NY $119,877
Syracuse, NY $98,830
Utica-Rome, NY $115,507
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $117,817
Glens Falls, NY $118,780
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $118,660
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $99,250
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $117,000
$112,944
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Master's)

Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($111,940) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Canton-Massillon, OH $99,023
Toledo, OH $103,210
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $102,730
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $100,083
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $105,010
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $111,940
Columbus, OH $101,040
Dayton, OH $111,890
Springfield, OH $100,670
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $108,710
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $106,730
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $107,560
$104,883
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Master's)

Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($126,080) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Tulsa, OK $96,323
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $85,410
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $102,280
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $113,020
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $126,080
$104,623
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Master's)

Grants Pass, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($126,850) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $101,267
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $92,343
Corvallis, OR $124,410
Eugene, OR $118,870
Grants Pass, OR $126,850
Medford, OR $125,310
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $116,900
Salem, OR $103,140
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $105,900
$112,777
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Master's)

York-Hanover, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($115,890) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Erie, PA $97,003
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $99,457
Lancaster, PA $95,793
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $111,297
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $99,497
Altoona, PA $100,700
Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA $106,690
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $114,220
East Stroudsburg, PA $105,210
Gettysburg, PA $95,720
Johnstown, PA $107,990
Lebanon, PA $103,990
Pittsburgh, PA $94,590
Reading, PA $108,980
State College, PA $104,600
Williamsport, PA $105,650
York-Hanover, PA $115,890
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $87,610
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $97,630
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $109,680
$103,110
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Master's)

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($43,163) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Mayaguez, PR $27,407
Ponce, PR $36,403
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $43,163
Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $25,060
Arecibo, PR $28,210
Guayama, PR $30,000
San German, PR $28,920
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $22,180
$30,168
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Master's)

Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($111,090) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $101,987
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $81,420
Florence, SC $95,400
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $99,750
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $109,110
Spartanburg, SC $101,590
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $111,090
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $100,780
$100,141
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Master's)

West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($115,270) for a master's degree in this area of study.

East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $96,693
Sioux Falls, SD $107,780
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $115,270
$106,581
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Master's)

Clarksville, TN-KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($109,840) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $82,177
Knoxville, TN $89,177
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $96,843
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $93,973
Clarksville, TN-KY $109,840
Jackson, TN $96,870
Johnson City, TN $100,020
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $86,440
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $83,870
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $103,100
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $94,260
$94,234
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Master's)

Midland, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($124,020) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Austin-Round Rock, TX $108,360
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,423
College Station-Bryan, TX $109,850
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $120,380
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $123,957
Killeen-Temple, TX $98,290
Lubbock, TX $99,897
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $99,980
Tyler, TX $98,950
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $100,327
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $48,250
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $102,300
Amarillo, TX $111,970
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $120,160
El Paso, TX $97,110
Midland, TX $124,020
Odessa, TX $118,130
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $95,900
Sherman-Denison, TX $63,700
Victoria, TX $115,480
Waco, TX $116,060
Wichita Falls, TX $119,650
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $123,940
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $123,490
$105,399
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Master's)

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($123,580) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Provo-Orem, UT $91,913
Salt Lake City, UT $120,813
Ogden-Clearfield, UT $123,580
St. George, UT $123,070
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $111,290
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $113,080
$113,958
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Master's)

Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($118,570) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Harrisonburg, VA $92,850
Roanoke, VA $91,510
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $101,220
Charlottesville, VA $116,420
Lynchburg, VA $91,460
Richmond, VA $114,570
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $103,080
Winchester, VA-WV $109,110
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $110,430
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $118,570
$104,922
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Master's)

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($98,210) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $98,210
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $93,280
$95,745
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Master's)

Wausau, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($134,430) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Madison, WI $100,980
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $106,713
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $103,103
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $91,920
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $111,830
Eau Claire, WI $118,790
Green Bay, WI $117,020
Janesville-Beloit, WI $124,060
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $120,900
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $118,800
Racine, WI $119,230
Sheboygan, WI $122,170
Wausau, WI $134,430
$114,611
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Master's)

Wheeling, WV-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($116,080) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $90,003
Charleston, WV $107,670
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $101,110
Morgantown, WV $100,110
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $115,140
Wheeling, WV-OH $116,080
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $99,830
$104,278
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Master's)

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($129,820) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Cheyenne, WY $127,730
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,360
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $129,820
$121,970

3 Jobs Attainable With This Degree

The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles require a master's degree.  For a master's degree, the average salary median is $107,367. 

  Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Salary Ratio: 0.42    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Activity Therapy Teacher
  • Adjunct Instructor
  • Anatomy Teacher
  • Anesthesiology Teacher
  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Childbirth Teacher
  • Chiropractic Teacher
  • Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Clinical Instructor
  • Clinical Laboratory Aides Teacher
  • Clinical Laboratory Science Professor
  • Clinical Laboratory Service Teacher
  • Clinical Professor
  • Clinical Sciences Professor
  • Coding Educator
  • College Faculty Member
  • College Professor
  • Correctional Therapy Teacher
  • Corrective Therapy Aide Teacher
  • Dental Assistant Teacher
  • Dental Hygiene Teacher
  • Dental Laboratory Technology Teacher
  • Dentistry Professor
  • Dentistry Teacher
  • Dermatology Teacher
  • Dietary Aide Teacher
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  • Faculty Member
  • First Aid Teacher
  • Gastroenterology Professor
  • Gastroenterology Teacher
  • Gericare Aide Teacher
  • Gynecology Teacher
  • Health and Safety Instructor
  • Health Assessment and Treatment Teacher
  • Health Diagnostics Teacher
  • Health Education Teacher
  • Health Records Technology Teacher
  • Health Teacher
  • Hearing Therapy Teacher
  • Histology Teacher
  • Home Care and Home Health Aides Teacher
  • Hospital Aides and Assistants Teacher
  • Hygiene Teacher
  • Immunology Teacher
  • Infant Care Teacher
  • Inhalation Therapy Aides Teacher
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  • Instructor
  • Laboratory Technology Teacher
  • Lecturer
  • Manual Arts Therapy Teacher
  • Medical Aides Teacher
  • Medical Assistant Instructor
  • Medical Pathology Teacher
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  • Neurological Surgery Teacher
  • Neurology Professor
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  • Nutrition Aides Teacher
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  • US Salary Median: $84,916
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 10.1%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's

  Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Salary Ratio: 0.71    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Anesthetic Assistant
  • Cardiology Physician Assistant
  • Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
  • Certified Physician's Assistant (PA-C)
  • Doctor Assistant
  • Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine PA)
  • Family Physician Assistant
  • Family Practice Physician Assistant
  • Gynecological Assistant
  • Medical Service Technician
  • Orthopaedic Physician Assistant
  • Orthopedic Physician Assistant
  • Pediatric Physician Assistant
  • Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Physician's Assistant
  • Radiology Practitioner Assistant
  • Surgical Critical Care Physician Assistant (Surgical Critical Care PA)
  • Surgical Physician Assistant (Surgical PA)
  • US Salary Median: $110,880
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
  • Prior Experience: no prior years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's

  Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

Salary Ratio: 0.71    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Anesthesia Assistant
  • Anesthesia Technician
  • Anesthesia Technologist
  • Anesthesiologist Assistant
  • Anesthesiologists' Assistant
  • Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Technician
  • Certified Anesthesia Technician
  • Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
  • Operating Room Technician
  • US Salary Median: $110,880
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 10.8%
  • Prior Experience: no prior years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's


Average Education Costs

Master's

The average cost for a graduate degree is $20,520 per year (or $24,117 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $41,040 to earn a master's (or $48,234 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($105,812 if you're in-state, $123,472 if you're out-of-state).

Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Physician Assistant Degrees

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Lincoln Drive - Carbondale, IL

Out-of-state cost: $15,057/year
In-state cost: $15,057/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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CUNY City College

160 Convent Ave - New York, NY

Out-of-state cost: $15,290/year
In-state cost: $7,340/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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CUNY York College

94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd - Jamaica, NY

Out-of-state cost: $15,308/year
In-state cost: $7,358/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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College of Staten Island CUNY

2800 Victory Blvd - Staten Island, NY

Out-of-state cost: $15,440/year
In-state cost: $7,490/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Cleveland State University

2121 Euclid Avenue - Cleveland, OH

Out-of-state cost: $15,952/year
In-state cost: $11,185/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

450 Clarkson Ave - Brooklyn, NY

Out-of-state cost: $17,648/year
In-state cost: $7,738/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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Touro College

500 7th Avenue - New York, NY

Out-of-state cost: $18,908/year
In-state cost: $18,908/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore

J.T. Williams Hall - Princess Anne, MD

Out-of-state cost: $18,968/year
In-state cost: $8,558/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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Oakwood University

7000 Adventist Blvd NW - Huntsville, AL

Out-of-state cost: $19,990/year
In-state cost: $19,990/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Pennsylvania College of Technology

One College Ave - Williamsport, PA

Out-of-state cost: $25,170/year
In-state cost: $17,610/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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St Francis College

180 Remsen Street - Brooklyn Heights, NY

Out-of-state cost: $26,798/year
In-state cost: $26,798/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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D'Youville College

320 Porter Ave - Buffalo, NY

Out-of-state cost: $28,886/year
In-state cost: $28,886/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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University of Nebraska Medical Center

42nd & Dewey Ave - Omaha, NE

Out-of-state cost: $31,111/year
In-state cost: $11,941/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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University of Kentucky

South Limestone - Lexington, KY

Out-of-state cost: $31,294/year
In-state cost: $12,484/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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University of Iowa

101 Jessup Hall - Iowa City, IA

Out-of-state cost: $31,569/year
In-state cost: $9,606/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate

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Carroll University

100 N East Ave - Waukesha, WI

Out-of-state cost: $34,010/year
In-state cost: $34,010/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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Seton Hill University

1 Seton Hill Drive - Greensburg, PA

Out-of-state cost: $37,946/year
In-state cost: $37,946/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Certificate

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University of Washington-Seattle Campus

1400 NE Campus Parkway - Seattle, WA

Out-of-state cost: $39,114/year
In-state cost: $11,745/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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Long Island University

720 Northern Blvd - Brookville, NY

Out-of-state cost: $39,136/year
In-state cost: $39,136/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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Springfield College

263 Alden St - Springfield, MA

Out-of-state cost: $39,720/year
In-state cost: $39,720/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Physician Assistant Degrees

University of the Cumberlands

6191 College Station Drive - Williamsburg, KY

Out-of-state cost: $4,582/year
In-state cost: $4,582/year
Degrees: Master's

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Northwestern College

101 Seventh St SW - Orange City, IA

Out-of-state cost: $6,340/year
In-state cost: $6,340/year
Degrees: Master's

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Westfield State University

577 Western Ave - Westfield, MA

Out-of-state cost: $6,696/year
In-state cost: $6,696/year
Degrees: Master's

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Charleston Southern University

9200 University Blvd - Charleston, SC

Out-of-state cost: $7,800/year
In-state cost: $7,800/year
Degrees: Master's

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West Liberty University

208 University Drive - West Liberty, WV

Out-of-state cost: $8,112/year
In-state cost: $6,780/year
Degrees: Master's

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Gardner-Webb University

Main St - Boiling Springs, NC

Out-of-state cost: $9,050/year
In-state cost: $9,050/year
Degrees: Master's

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Stephens College

1200 E Broadway - Columbia, MO

Out-of-state cost: $9,165/year
In-state cost: $9,165/year
Degrees: Master's

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Trevecca Nazarene University

333 Murfreesboro Rd - Nashville, TN

Out-of-state cost: $9,282/year
In-state cost: $9,282/year
Degrees: Master's

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Milligan University

1 Blowers Blvd. - Milligan, TN

Out-of-state cost: $9,555/year
In-state cost: $9,555/year
Degrees: Master's

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Heritage University

3240 Fort Rd - Toppenish, WA

Out-of-state cost: $9,692/year
In-state cost: $9,692/year
Degrees: Master's

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Northeastern State University

600 N Grand - Tahlequah, OK

Out-of-state cost: $10,600/year
In-state cost: $5,101/year
Degrees: Master's

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Xavier University of Louisiana

1 Drexel Drive - New Orleans, LA

Out-of-state cost: $10,932/year
In-state cost: $10,932/year
Degrees: Master's

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Baldwin Wallace University

275 Eastland Rd - Berea, OH

Out-of-state cost: $11,191/year
In-state cost: $11,191/year
Degrees: Master's

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Bethel University

325 Cherry Ave - McKenzie, TN

Out-of-state cost: $11,382/year
In-state cost: $11,382/year
Degrees: Master's

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Wingate University

301 E. Wilson Street - Wingate, NC

Out-of-state cost: $11,430/year
In-state cost: $11,430/year
Degrees: Master's

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Marywood University

2300 Adams Ave - Scranton, PA

Out-of-state cost: $11,438/year
In-state cost: $11,438/year
Degrees: Master's

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University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

2701 Spring St - Fort Wayne, IN

Out-of-state cost: $11,448/year
In-state cost: $11,448/year
Degrees: Master's

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Concordia University-Wisconsin

12800 N Lake Shore Dr - Mequon, WI

Out-of-state cost: $11,460/year
In-state cost: $11,460/year
Degrees: Master's

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Ohio Dominican University

1216 Sunbury Road - Columbus, OH

Out-of-state cost: $11,556/year
In-state cost: $11,556/year
Degrees: Master's

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North Greenville University

7801 N. Tigerville Road - Tigerville, SC

Out-of-state cost: $11,560/year
In-state cost: $11,560/year
Degrees: Master's

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