Physician Assistants (29-1071) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,900
Mean wage		$56.80
Entry wage		$45.67
10th percentile wage		$43.09
50th percentile wage		$56.89
90th percentile wage		$74.85

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services	1,190	62.6%
Hospitals	590	31.3%
Public Administration	20	1%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	10	0.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	10	60.70
Hospitals	590	57.46
Ambulatory Health Care Services	1,190	56.47
Public Administration	20	48.18

Physician Assistants (29-1071)

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. Exclude "Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics" (29-2041), "Medical Assistants" (31-9092), and "Registered Nurses" (29-1111).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$56.89		$36.43		$20.46
2016	$55.56	+2.4%	$35.58	+2.4%	$19.98
2015	$54.49	+2%	$34.90	+2%	$19.60
2014	$53.47	+1.9%	$34.24	+1.9%	$19.23
2013	$52.45	+1.9%	$33.59	+1.9%	$18.86
2012	$51.43	+2%	$32.93	+2%	$18.50
2011	$50.63	+1.6%	$32.42	+1.6%	$18.21
2010	$49.75	+1.8%	$31.85	+1.8%	$17.89
2009	$49.21	+1.1%	$31.51	+1.1%	$17.70
2008	$47.75	+3.1%	$30.58	+3.1%	$17.17
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$56.89		$22.06		$34.83
2016	$55.56	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$34.20
2015	$54.49	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$33.59
2014	$53.47	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$33.01
2013	$52.45	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$32.40
2012	$51.43	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$31.73
2011	$50.63	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$31.24
2010	$49.75	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$30.68
2009	$49.21	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$30.40
2008	$47.75	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$29.42

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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