The salary statistics and trend of physician assistants in the industry of outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare physician assistant salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $71,760 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $91,410 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $110,180 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $128,280 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $150,050 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physician assistants in the industry of outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) physician assistants is $150,050. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $110,180. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physician assistants is $71,760.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physician assistants in the industry of Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $110,180 | 7.38% | 19.75% |
| 2016 | $102,050 | 6.82% | - |
| 2015 | $95,090 | -1.28% | - |
| 2014 | $96,310 | 6.28% | - |
| 2013 | $90,260 | 2.04% | - |
| 2012 | $88,420 | - | - |
The average salaries of physician assistants in 35 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physician assistants in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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