Physician assistant pay in Massachusetts
Statewide, all employed PAs
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Posted pay on PA Career Hub · Massachusetts PA jobs: median $150,000 (150 postings) · Psychiatry: median $165,000 (83 postings) · Pay Index
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (physician assistants, 29-1071). Salary guide
Credentials
Named in this posting
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certification Short emergency-care courses: BLS (basic life support); ACLS (advanced cardiac life support); PALS (pediatric advanced life support).
PAs in Massachusetts are licensed by the Board of Registration of Physician Assistants. Massachusetts is not in the PA Licensure Compact, so a PA licensed elsewhere needs a Massachusetts license. To prescribe controlled substances in Massachusetts, a PA also needs a Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Drug Control Program, on top of DEA registration.
Full Job Description
Requirements Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (NP) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Day 8 Pay Rate: $92.15 – $99.75 This facility is seeking a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (NP) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity: Details and requirements for this opportunity: Schedule: Intermittent weekend coverage, with the need expected to continue for about one year. Practice Setting: Inpatient psychiatric unit. Types of Cases: Family medicine care for psychiatric inpatients, ages 10 through elderly. Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60 days. Electronic Medical Record: Cerner. Certifications Required: Board certified, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Licensure Required: Massachusetts license only. Job Benefits AMN Healthcare typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for the contractor providers we match to client opportunities. In addition, our locum tenens can receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team that handles all travel, lodging, rentals and transportation needs. About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.