Webthis year's survey found that pas aged 45 years or older earn about 10% more in total compensation ($137,000) than their counterparts who are younger than 45.
Webthe starting salary of a physician assistant is $36. 88 an hour, $1,475 a week, $6,390 a month or $76,700 a year, which is 34 percent less than the average salary of a physician.