Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Physician Assistant Education Postgraduate degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $137,300 This is the median salary for this occupation. Physician Assistants provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. General Information Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants. Excludes Registered Nurses (29-1141), Nurse Anesthetists (29-1151), Nurse Midwives (29-1161), Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), Emergency Medical Technicians (29-2042), Paramedics (29-2043), Surgical Assistants (29-9093), and Medical Assistants (31-9092). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Physician Assistant Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 16 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 16 openings per year are projected for Physician Assistant. +25.4% Employment Change Employment for Physician Assistant is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 25.4% between 2025 and 2030. $66.02 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $66.02/hour. Entry level workers are paid $46.36, while experienced workers are paid $74.11. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 151 Physician Assistant in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 189. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Physician Assistant are All Other Industries, Outpatient Care Centers, and Offices of Physicians. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Physician Assistant include Medicine and Dentistry, Biology, and Psychology. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Physician Assistant is Postgraduate degree. 95% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
