Physician assistant salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for physician assistants and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $121,326 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $164,360 | $121,326 | $10,111 | 3,540 |
| New Hampshire | $150,960 | $114,447 | $9,537 | 1,060 |
| New Jersey | $165,690 | $114,421 | $9,535 | 4,790 |
| Alaska | $150,700 | $114,269 | $9,522 | 700 |
| New York | $160,880 | $111,427 | $9,286 | 19,140 |
| California | $165,650 | $110,058 | $9,171 | 13,600 |
| Wyoming | $136,080 | $104,277 | $8,690 | 330 |
| Nevada | $134,660 | $103,306 | $8,609 | 1,090 |
| Texas | $134,550 | $103,231 | $8,603 | 10,110 |
| South Dakota | $133,200 | $102,308 | $8,526 | 680 |
| Massachusetts | $142,410 | $101,148 | $8,429 | 4,470 |
| Florida | $129,620 | $99,861 | $8,322 | 9,310 |
| Ohio | $132,090 | $97,853 | $8,154 | 4,900 |
| Virginia | $135,940 | $97,179 | $8,098 | 4,340 |
| Michigan | $131,510 | $95,815 | $7,985 | 6,310 |
| Illinois | $131,950 | $95,067 | $7,922 | 3,790 |
| North Carolina | $129,360 | $94,926 | $7,910 | 7,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $127,070 | $94,217 | $7,851 | 9,020 |
| Tennessee | $118,240 | $92,012 | $7,668 | 2,240 |
| Georgia | $115,390 | $84,997 | $7,083 | 5,610 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.