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Physician Assistants: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 29-1071. 196 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $127,689, middle half $110,000–$144,138.
Applications (LCAs)196
Median offered salary$127,689
Middle half of salaries$110,000–$144,138
10th–90th percentile$98,893–$169,580
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 60 | $117,458 |
| Level II (qualified) | 71 | $120,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 21 | $135,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 7 | $197,496 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Job titles
- Physician Assistant107
- Anesthesiologist Assistant6
- Physician Assistant II5
- Lecturer/Certified Anesthesia Assistant4
- Physician Associate4
- Lecturer/Anesthetist4
- Anesthesiology Assistant3
- APP Clinical Manager Staff3
- Physician Assistant, Critical Care2
- Pathology Assistant2
- Physician Assistant (PA)2
- Pathologists Assistant2
- Clinical Manager/Physician Assistant2
- Physician Assistant Pulmonary Critical Care2
- Anesthetist2
- Physician Assistant (APP - M/S Lead)2
- Traveling Perfusionist2
- Perfusionist2
- Physician Assistant I1
- Phyisician Assistant I1
- Instructor - Physician Assistant1
- Advanced Practice Provider I1
- Certified Pathologist Assistant1
- Physicians Assistant, Specialist1
- Physician Assistant I, Tier 21
- APP Clinical Manager1
- Physician Assistant, Pathology1
- Physicians Assistant1
- Physician Assistant - Agape Physicians BSLMG1
- Physician Assistant - Nocturnal Hospitalist1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 45 | $116,886 |
| FY2024 | 42 | $116,650 |
| FY2025 | 61 | $132,000 |
| FY2026 | 48 | $129,730 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).