Physician Assistants Salary
The mean pay for a physician assistants in Longview, TX is $128,180/year ($61.63/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $103K at the entry level to $157K for experienced workers. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average). Cost of living is below average (RPP 89.48), which stretches that salary to about $143,250 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,199/month, or 14.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $128K (mean) get you in Longview?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Longview’s Regional Price Parity (89.48). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Longview
Physician assistants pay in Longview tracks closely to the national median, $128K locally vs. $136K nationwide, a 6% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,199/month, 14.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 89.48 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for physician assistants in metros near Longview, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $135K | $131K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $137K | $139K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $135K | $137K |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $140K | $148K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Longview, TX
Entry-level physician assistants (10th percentile) start around $103K. Mid-career wages sit at $128K. Top earners bring in $157K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.
Physician Assistants pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Physician Assistants salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $166K | +22% | 4,790 |
| California | $166K | +22% | 13,600 |
| Washington | $164K | +21% | 3,540 |
| Hawaii | $164K | +21% | 530 |
| New York | $161K | +18% | 19,140 |
| Oregon | $156K | +15% | 2,250 |
| New Hampshire | $151K | +11% | 1,060 |
| Alaska | $151K | +11% | 700 |
| Vermont | $150K | +11% | 410 |
| Massachusetts | $142K | +5% | 4,470 |
| Montana | $141K | +4% | 600 |
| Minnesota | $141K | +4% | 3,660 |
| Rhode Island | $140K | +3% | 810 |
| New Mexico | $140K | +3% | 700 |
| Connecticut | $140K | +3% | 3,570 |
| Delaware | $139K | +3% | 860 |
| Maryland | $138K | +1% | 2,950 |
| Oklahoma | $137K | +0% | 1,770 |
| Wyoming | $136K | +0% | 330 |
| Virginia | $136K | +0% | 4,340 |
| District of Columbia | $135K | -1% | 470 |
| Missouri | $135K | -1% | 2,300 |
| Iowa | $135K | -1% | 1,200 |
| Utah | $135K | -1% | 1,610 |
| Nevada | $135K | -1% | 1,090 |
| Arizona | $135K | -1% | 3,750 |
| Texas | $135K | -1% | 10,110 |
| Colorado | $135K | -1% | 3,270 |
| Wisconsin | $134K | -1% | 3,580 |
| Idaho | $134K | -2% | 1,320 |
| North Dakota | $133K | -2% | 510 |
| South Dakota | $133K | -2% | 680 |
| Nebraska | $133K | -2% | 1,330 |
| Ohio | $132K | -3% | 4,900 |
| Indiana | $132K | -3% | 2,110 |
| Illinois | $132K | -3% | 3,790 |
| Michigan | $132K | -3% | 6,310 |
| Maine | $131K | -3% | 1,030 |
| Florida | $130K | -5% | 9,310 |
| North Carolina | $129K | -5% | 7,490 |
| Louisiana | $129K | -5% | 1,360 |
| West Virginia | $129K | -5% | 1,080 |
| Pennsylvania | $127K | -6% | 9,020 |
| Kansas | $126K | -8% | 890 |
| South Carolina | $122K | -10% | 2,250 |
| Kentucky | $121K | -11% | 1,360 |
| Arkansas | $118K | -13% | 850 |
| Tennessee | $118K | -13% | 2,240 |
| Georgia | $115K | -15% | 5,610 |
| Mississippi | $106K | -22% | 320 |
| Alabama | $105K | -23% | 930 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a physician assistant afford a 2BR apartment alone in Longview?
Yes — at the median salary of $128K, rent takes 14.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,199/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for physician assistants in Longview?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new physician assistants typically earn — is $103K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,191/month. At HUD’s $1,199/month FMR, rent would take 19% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is physician assistant a high-paying job in Longview?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $128K locally vs. $136K nationally, a 6% difference.
How does Longview compare to the national average for physician assistants?
Longview pays $128K median vs. the U.S. average of $136K — that’s -6%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 89.48), the purchasing-power equivalent is $143K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do physician assistants make in Longview, TX?
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $128,180 a year for this occupation in Longview, TX. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $103,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $128K enough to live in Longview?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,197/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,199/month, which eats 14.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a physician assistants salary go in Longview?
Longview has a Regional Price Parity of 89.48 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physician assistants salary is worth about $143,250 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physician assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.