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Physician Assistants

Practice medicine under the supervision of a doctor.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Well above the statewide median
$62.13 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Well above statewide average
Growth rate:  31%    Read more about outlook

Education:

Graduate degree (any type) is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Administer intravenous medications.
  • Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
  • Immunize patients.
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Job Title Examples:

Neurosurgical Physician Assistant
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant Certified (PAC)

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   This career pays well above the median wage.

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $62.13
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Physician Assistants *

Area Low Median High
U S
$52.05 $62.91 $70.23
Minnesota
$53.37 $62.13 $67.89
Central Minnesota
$53.31 $62.58 $67.84
Northeast Minnesota
$52.61 $53.37 $64.28
Northwest Minnesota
$53.76 $62.89 $68.15
Southeast Minnesota
$52.04 $62.13 $62.13
Southwest Minnesota
$52.25 $63.39 $66.37
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$60.14 $64.82 $70.54

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 3530 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Physician Assistants most often work?

 

Current Demand

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