Physician assistant pay in this area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, all employed PAs
This job's stated pay, $116,000 – $145,000 a year, is below the middle half for the area.
Posted pay on PA Career Hub · New Jersey PA jobs: median $151,000 (146 postings) · Surgery: median $152,000 (141 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
- New Jersey PA license Boards typically ask for current NCCPA certification, a background check and verification of any other licenses you hold. Issuing board: New Jersey Physician Assistant Advisory Committee (State Board of Medical Examiners)
- BLS certification A short emergency-care course: BLS (basic life support).
- Master's from an accredited PA program PA programs are accredited by ARC-PA and award a master's degree; graduating from one is what lets you sit the PANCE. PA programs
- 1+ year of experience
New Jersey has joined the PA Licensure Compact, which will let PAs licensed in another member state practice here with a compact privilege; privileges are expected to open in early 2027. To prescribe controlled substances in New Jersey, a PA also needs a Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Registration from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Drug Control Unit, on top of DEA registration.
Full Job Description
If you are looking for a collaborative, dynamic practice environment where you can learn, grow, and excel in providing integrated, multidisciplinary, patient centered care, then the Summit Health family is the place to be! We are currently seeking a licensed Physician Assistant to provide advanced clinical care to patients and to work collaboratively with our Breast Surgery Department. Requirements include: Current New Jersey State PA license BLS certification required Master’s Degree required 1+ year Breast Surgery experience as an PA required Summit Health recognized Board Certification Compensation Range: $116,000-$145,000 The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience, individual performance, quality measures and location of position SUMMIT HEALTH We are a smoke and drug-free environment. EOE M/F/D/V #LI-DS2 #joinVMDAPP
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