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2026 AAPA Salary Report

Earn What You Deserve With Your Personal Salary Report

“I was able to get an almost $15,000 increase to my initial salary offer fresh out of school because of the report!”

-PA Miranda T.

Dive into the 2026 AAPA Digital Salary Report for a personalized exploration of key salary and benefits insights. Tailor the data tables with just a few clicks, allowing you to compare the latest PA compensation data across specialties, locations, and experience levels. AAPA members can even compare data across multiple years!

Within the digital report, you will also be able to access the 2026 Salary Report PDF as soon as it becomes available this summer.**

Visit our FAQ page to learn more about the 2026 Salary Report data.

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Highlights of the 2026 Report

PA Median Compensation Is Up 4.5%

In 2025, PA median compensation increased to $140,000, up from $134,000 in 2024!

$6,000 Median Bonus for Full-Time PAs

Nearly 58% of full-time PAs received a bonus in 2025.

Customized Data Tables

Now with a more polished look! Create and print sleek, customized data tables to use in contract negotiations.

Compare States, Specialties & More

And AAPA members can also compare data across multiple years.

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How to Interpret the Data

Check out our FAQs about the report and data.

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Research You Can Trust

Our 2025 report includes the full set of PA salary data and follows the same rigorous research standards you’ve come to expect from AAPA.

Combine Your Report With Career Central Tools

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Head to PA JobSource to browse employer profiles, set customized job alerts, apply for open positions, and tap into community and professional insights like median salary and median home price.

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Moving? Use our free cost of living calculator alongside your customized salary data to determine the buying power of your pay.

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Take Your Career in a New Direction

Check out the Areas of Practice Guide to learn about the most popular PA specialties and non-clinical career paths and get the information and resources you need to excel in each.

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