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Physician Assistant Salary in New Zealand

Physician assistants examine, diagnose, and treat patients under a physician's supervision. The New Zealand median is $146,243 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$146,243
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,206
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$146,243
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$70.31
varies by city

Physician Assistant salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$146,243
Hamilton, NZ$146,243
Tauranga, NZ$146,243
Dunedin, NZ$146,243
Lower Hutt, NZ$146,243
Wellington, NZ$108,243
Auckland, NZ$103,637
Christchurch, NZ$93,849

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician assistant make in New Zealand?
The national median physician assistant salary in New Zealand is about $254,000 per year ($21,200 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $163,000 to $254,000.
Which New Zealand city pays physician assistants the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $254,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays physician assistants the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $163,000 per year for a physician assistant.
What is the typical salary range for a physician assistant in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, physician assistant pay commonly spans from about $115,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $337,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have physician assistant salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician assistant pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is physician assistant in demand in New Zealand?
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.