- Open jobs
- 373
- Agencies hiring
- 5
- Median pay in listings
- $56.94/hour
- Pay range
- $10.51 – $186/hour
- Median wage in the US (BLS)
- $65.33/hour
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Locum Tenens PA - Orthopedic Surgery Job in CA
Locum Tenens PA - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Job in NY
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Locums PA - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Opportunity in Massachusetts
Locum Tenens PA - Critical Care/Intensive Care Position in MT
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Locums PA - Orthopedic Surgery Job in California
Locum Tenens PA - Emergency Medicine Job in WI
Locums PA - Emergency Medicine Position in Wisconsin
Locum Tenens PA - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Opportunity in Georgia
Locums PA - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Position in GA
Locum Tenens PA - Emergency Medicine Opportunity in WI
Locum Tenens PA - Urgent Care Position in IL
Locums PA - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity in Virginia
Locum Tenens PA - Hospitalist Opportunity in WI
Locum Tenens PA - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Opportunity in NC
Locums PA - Neonatology Job Opportunity in ND
Locum Tenens PA - Emergency Medicine Position in New Hampshire
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Physician Assistant pay in the USA
The median wage for Physician Assistant jobs in the US is $65.33 per hour ($135,886 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $56.94/hour, from $10.51 to $186. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Locum tenens physicians, NPs and PAs need an active license in the state of the assignment, DEA registration and hospital credentialing. Locum agencies typically pay for licensing, malpractice insurance, travel and housing.
Agencies hiring for Physician Assistant jobs
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Weatherby Healthcare | 159 | — |
| CompHealth | 142 | $35.78/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 63 | $56.94/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 6 | $111/hr |
| Care Team Solutions | 3 | $10.51/hr |
Physician Assistant jobs by state
FAQ
How much does a Physician Assistant make in the USA?
The median wage for Physician Assistant jobs in the US is $65.33 per hour (about $135,886 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physician Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $56.94 per hour.
How many Physician Assistant jobs are open in the USA?
373 Physician Assistant jobs from 5 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Locum tenens physicians, NPs and PAs need an active license in the state of the assignment, DEA registration and hospital credentialing. Locum agencies typically pay for licensing, malpractice insurance, travel and housing.