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Everything you need to choose a physician assistant training program in Alabama: state requirements, licensing costs, expected timelines, and salary data.
Median Salary
$101,620
in Alabama
Licensing Fees
$1,788
gov't fees only
Timeline
2.6 years – 3.1 years
to licensed
Job Outlook
+21.3%
Very High DemandPANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination) — National pass rate: 92%
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Compare approved training programs and find one that fits your schedule and budget. Alabama physician assistants earn a median salary of $101,620.
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Alabama Median
$101,620
National Median
$133,260
Alabama pays 24% below the national median.
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024
Government licensing fees in Alabama typically range from $1,788. This includes application fees, exam fees, and initial licensing fees. Education and training program costs are additional.
The total time from starting education to receiving your license is typically 2.6 years – 3.1 years in Alabama, including education, exam preparation, and application processing.
The median annual salary for a physician assistant in Alabama is $101,620, compared to the national median of $133,260 (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Alabama requires the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination) with a national pass rate of 92%. Approved education programs will prepare you for this exam.
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Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Licensing costs derived from official Alabama licensing board data. Timelines include education, examination, and application processing. Individual program costs and durations may vary. Always verify requirements with the state licensing authority.