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Physician Assistant Salary in Australia

Physician assistants examine, diagnose, and treat patients under a physician's supervision. The Australia median is $226,235 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$226,235
per year
Monthly (national)
$18,876
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$226,235
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$108.77
varies by city

Physician Assistant salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$226,235
Canberra, ACT$226,235
Sunshine Coast, QLD$226,235
Wollongong, NSW$226,235
Hobart, TAS$226,235
Darwin, NT$226,235
Mackay, QLD$226,235
Sydney, NSW$172,799
Melbourne, VIC$160,307
Perth, WA$150,592
Brisbane, QLD$147,122
Adelaide, SA$131,161

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician assistant make in Australia?
The national median physician assistant salary in Australia is about $326,000 per year ($27,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $189,000 to $326,000.
Which Australia city pays physician assistants the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $326,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays physician assistants the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $189,000 per year for a physician assistant.
What is the typical salary range for a physician assistant in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, physician assistant pay commonly spans from about $134,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $433,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have physician assistant salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician assistant pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is physician assistant in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +27% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.