| Not all physician assistant jobs are well paid and not | | | | - residential facilities (mental health) - $103,520 |
| every employer is a major institution. That is the sad | | | | - residential facilities (mental retardation) - $103,520 |
| reality as with many healthcare type jobs. However, | | | | - specialty type hospitals - $90,940 |
| there are a number of institutions and other top paying | | | | - substance abuse type facilities - $103,520 |
| employers that you should consider when trying to | | | | - universities - $82,450 |
| secure one of these lucrative positions, places where | | | | As you can clearly see, some of the top employers |
| you find even more chances to advance your career. | | | | and salaries given for PA are not necessarily found in |
| According to recent employment figures and salary | | | | regular doctor's offices. The reality is that the better |
| studies, some of the best PA jobs can also be found | | | | paying physician assistant jobs in this field are still found |
| at some of the more established employers. However, | | | | through universities, colleges and major medical |
| the salaries are based on the average median | | | | centres. However, for the best salaries, many |
| earnings, including such employers and salaries as: | | | | physician assistants are focussing their job searches |
| - colleges - $82,450 | | | | on residential care type facilities or centers where |
| - employment agencies - $104,780 | | | | substance abuse, mental disabilities and mental health |
| - Federal Executive Branch (OES) - $81,180 | | | | are treated. If you have the training in these areas, the |
| - general medical hospitals - $86,850 | | | | possibilities for long-term employment, advancements |
| - general surgical type hospitals - $86,850 | | | | and further education are extremely good. Most |
| - offices of physicians - $84,720 | | | | importantly, you are guaranteed outstanding earnings in |
| - outpatient care type centers - $87,060 | | | | secure and enriching environments with some of the |
| - professional type schools - $82,450 | | | | best employers in the health and medical industries. |