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PANCE – Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam

PANCE – Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam salary

What people holding this certification commonly earn, the roles it supports, and how it compares with related certifications.

Typical annual pay$110K–$150KDirectional range from public salary sources

A range, not a promise. Individual pay depends on the factors below.

What changes the number

Role

The same certification pays differently for an analyst, an engineer and a manager.

Location

Pay varies widely between countries and between cities in the same country.

Experience

Certifications add the most on top of hands-on work you can show.

Employer and industry

Large firms and regulated industries often pay more for certified staff.

Roles that use PANCE – Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam

Physician AssistantSurgical Physician AssistantEmergency Medicine Physician AssistantPrimary Care Physician Assistant

Salary compared with other Medical certifications

CertificationLevelTypical salary
PANCE – Physician Assistant National Certifying ExamAdvanced$110K–$150K
CPC – Certified Professional CoderIntermediate$55K–$80K
RDMS – Registered Diagnostic Medical SonographerIntermediate$65K–$95K
NCLEX-RN – National Council Licensure Exam (Nursing)Advanced$70K–$120K
USMLE Step 1 – US Medical Licensing ExamAdvanced$200K–$350K (post-residency)

PANCE – Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam salary questions

How much do PANCE – Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam certified professionals earn?

Reported pay for PANCE – Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam holders is commonly in the $110K–$150K range. Your own pay depends on role, location, employer and total experience.

Which jobs use PANCE – Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam?

Common roles include Physician Assistant, Surgical Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant, Primary Care Physician Assistant.

Will PANCE – Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam guarantee a pay rise?

No certification guarantees a raise. It tends to help most when you are applying for a new role or a promotion, alongside real experience you can show.