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Compare physician assistant licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$131,771
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
2.6 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$716
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $101,620#51 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $136,350#16 | 2.6 yr#1 | $800#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $135,240#18 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $103,550#50 | 2.6 yr#1 | $650#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $161,080#2 | 2.6 yr#1 | $800#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $131,910#29 | 2.6 yr#1 | $675#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $138,440#13 | 2.6 yr#1 | $750#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $138,720#11 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $131,070#31 | 2.6 yr#1 | $750#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $127,200#38 | 2.6 yr#1 | $800#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $109,990#48 | 2.6 yr#1 | $650#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $163,020#1 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $129,000#34 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $122,990#43 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $132,200#27 | 2.6 yr#1 | $550#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $133,400#22 | 2.6 yr#1 | $675#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $124,440#42 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $110,300#47 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $129,610#33 | 2.6 yr#1 | $800#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $131,250#30 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $134,100#20 | 2.6 yr#1 | $750#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $138,090#14 | 2.6 yr#1 | $800#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $131,980#28 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $139,300#9 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $104,570#49 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $139,200#10 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $132,980#24 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $128,240#36 | 2.6 yr#1 | $675#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $133,450#21 | 2.6 yr#1 | $850#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $137,330#15 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $140,490#7 | 2.6 yr#1 | $800#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $139,990#8 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $152,650#4 | 2.6 yr#1 | $800#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $128,540#35 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $126,180#40 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $126,760#39 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $130,750#32 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $149,130#5 | 2.6 yr#1 | $750#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $124,880#41 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $141,600#6 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $119,190#45 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $128,130#37 | 2.6 yr#1 | $675#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $113,990#46 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $132,810#26 | 2.6 yr#1 | $800#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $134,390#19 | 2.6 yr#1 | $675#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $138,610#12 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $135,490#17 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $156,990#3 | 2.6 yr#1 | $750#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $122,970#44 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $132,820#25 | 2.6 yr#1 | $700#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $133,330#23 | 2.6 yr#1 | $675#4 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.