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Physician Assistant Salary in Canada

Physician assistants examine, diagnose, and treat patients under a physician's supervision. The Canada median is $184,960 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$184,960
per year
Monthly (national)
$15,390
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$184,960
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$88.92
varies by city

Physician Assistant salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$184,960
Québec, QC$184,960
Halifax, NS$184,960
Victoria, BC$184,960
Kitchener, ON$184,960
Burnaby, BC$184,960
Longueuil, QC$184,960
Regina, SK$184,960
Toronto, ON$140,485
Ottawa, ON$130,602
Edmonton, AB$120,012
Montreal, QC$115,777

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician assistant make in Canada?
The national median physician assistant salary in Canada is about $262,000 per year ($21,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $164,000 to $262,000.
Which Canada city pays physician assistants the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $262,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays physician assistants the least?
Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $164,000 per year for a physician assistant.
What is the typical salary range for a physician assistant in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, physician assistant pay commonly spans from about $116,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $348,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have physician assistant salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician assistant pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is physician assistant in demand in Canada?
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.