National PA Demographics

• The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) estimates that as of January, 2006, there are approximately 58,665 PAs in clinical practice in the United States.   There are approximately 3,660 PAs practicing in Texas or 6% of the national total.

Employment Outlook

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that the number of PA jobs will grow must faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014.  In addition, the PA profession is ranked in the top 10 best jobs in America by Money Magazine .

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According to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) in 2005, the national average income for PAs was $81,129 a year. The average income for new PA graduates was $68,116.