Geographic location is among the factors that influence the decision about seeking or accepting a new job for 53% of PA respondents. Compared to last year, satisfaction levels by region were
- 7% higher than last year in the Northeast
- 5% higher than last year in the South
- 12% lower than last year in the Midwest
- 17% lower than last year in the West
with 27% of PAs practicing in the Northeast; 32% in the South; 21% in the Midwest, and 19% in the West. 76% of PAs working in the South are “most of the time/always” satisfied with their job.
When base salaries are adjusted for cost of living, the top 10 ranked states are, from first to 10th, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Ohio, Texas, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, Mississippi, and South Dakota.1
- American Academy of PAs. 2019 AAPA Salary Report. Alexandria, VA; 2019.
SALARY
Because you indicated that salary is second in importance only to professional liability insurance coverage as part of a desirable compensation package, we asked you to tell us what your salary bracket is. The amounts ranged from < $50,000 to > $175,000 per year (in $25,000 increments). Combining the responses to this question with those asking about gender and specialty, we are able to tie these factors together for you.
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