salary$152,860 a year$73 an hour · median pay in the Worcester, MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$108,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$195,210per year
Jobs in the area470people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Worcester?
Cheap. Rent of $1,952 a month takes 15.3% 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 Worcester, MA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Worcester, MA area is $152,860 a year ($73 an hour). Most earn between $108,630 and $195,210.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Worcester?
Typical rent of $1,952 a month takes 15.3% 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 Worcester, MA metro area.