PA Employment Opportunities

Skip to Main Content.

| Home > Education > School of Health Professions > Departments > Physician Assistant Studies >




	Southwestern School of Health Professions Home Page

	Physician Assistant Studies Home

	Program Requirements
	>	Information Session

	Course Curriculum

	Student Profile

	Catalog

	Frequently Asked Questions

	Faculty & Staff

	Tuition Information

	Employment Information

	Alumni Interests

	What's New?

	Maps & Directions

	Related Sites

	Contact Information

National PA Demographics

The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) estimates that as of December 2009, there are approximately 80,000 PAs in clinical practice in the United States. There are approximately 4,800 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 much 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.

Income

According to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), in 2008, the national average income for PAs was $85,710 a year. The average income for new PA graduates was $76,232.