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The average annual PA salary is $126,010 per year in the U.S., according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. While this data represents PAs as a whole, it can provide an estimate of the annual compensation for surgery PAs.

Locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery physician assistants can earn between $150 and $200 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.

Locum tenens cardiovascular and thoracic surgery physician assistants can earn between $150 and $200 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.

Locum tenens general surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.

Locum tenens neurological surgery physician assistants can earn between $95 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.

Locum tenens orthopedic surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $130 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.

Locum tenens plastic surgery physician assistants can earn between $115 and $135 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.

Locum tenens thoracic surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.

Locum tenens trauma surgery physician assistants can earn between $95 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.

Locum tenens urology surgery physician assistants can earn between $90 and $120 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.

Locum tenens vascular surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $130 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.

Physician assistant employment is projected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow 27 percent from 2022 to 2032. This number is significantly higher than the three percent growth projection for all occupations. U.S. News and World Report listed physician assistant as the second best healthcare job in 2024.

Yes! Locum tenens is a great way to gain experience as a PA or to learn a new specialty. While some occupational medicine PA jobs require specific experience, others are open to physician assistants who meet all job qualifications.

The easiest way to find a job as a new PA graduate is to connect with a dedicated Barton recruiter, who can find you an open job that matches your experience and skill set. Check out our tips for finding work as a new physician assistant grad.

Yes! Barton Associates offers free comprehensive malpractice insurance to all locum tenens physician assistants who work with us. Our claims-made insurance is furnished by an “A”-rated insurance company and includes tail coverage for all providers. Learn more about our PA malpractice insurance here.

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