salary$130,430 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$109,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$155,390per year
Jobs in the area1,230people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Rochester?
Cheap. Rent of $1,331 a month takes 12.2% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Rochester, NY?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Rochester, NY area is $130,430 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $109,130 and $155,390.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,331 a month takes 12.2% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Rochester, NY metro area.