States with the Most Jobs for PAs and NPs


Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are some of the most in-demand healthcare professionals in the nation, but where, in particular, is that demand? We analyzed data on our site and came up with the three states with the most available openings for PAs and NPs right now, as well as a selection of noteworthy openings for each position type.

Nurse Practitioners

1. California

Number of NP Jobs Available in California: 427

Average Annual NP Salary in California: $126,890

Noteworthy Openings in California:

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2. New York

Number of NP Jobs Available in New York: 350

Average Annual NP Salary in New York: $118,550

Noteworthy Openings in New York:

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3. Washington

Number of NP Jobs Available in Washington: 235

Average Annual NP Salary in Washington: $116,350

Noteworthy Openings in Washington:

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Physician Assistants

1. California

Number of PA Jobs Available in California: 207

Average Annual PA Salary in California: $118,500

Noteworthy Openings in California:

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2. New York

Number of PA Jobs Available in New York: 116

Average Annual PA Salary in New York: $117,060

Noteworthy Openings in New York:

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3. Connecticut

Number of PA Jobs Available in Connecticut: 71

Average Annual PA Salary in Connecticut: $126,320

Noteworthy Openings in Connecticut:

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