No problem! I grew up in a household where talking about money and finances was not considered taboo. This is only one source of income that I have and says nothing about my net worth nor side hustles. Some people want privacy, which I understand. Others still tie their income to their worth as a human being. Personally, I'm not bothered by sharing how much I make because it says nothing about me. I'm not embarrassed because Joe Schmo is making more money than me. So I'm glad this video helped and I will be happy to do updates when the time comes.
Serious question: is this video being circulated by UPS or something cause there's a lot of UPS comments LMAO. A PA in Emergency medicine is earning $50 - 85/hour with some exceeding $100/hour. The paycheck shared was under 40 hours a week without overtime.
6k per month+ 10% in 403b is an excellent amount for a 5 year degree. You deserve every cent for working in the medical field. It's very stressful. It's good you share your pay and being transparent, so others can determine if they want to go into the field.
5:23 Everybody needs a party paycheck. Guys, let's make this a thing. Also, it's not apparent in the video but I use last month's money to fund my current month. That's the beauty of YNAB and budgeting - you can also avoid that paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle that many Americans find themselves in and back yourself up with a hefty emergency fund.
I had no idea PAs made that good of salary. Congrats to you! I have been a patient of my doctor's office for over a year now, and have actually never met the doctor (not even once, don't even know their name). I've only met the PA, and she's great. I've been on insulin since I was a child, so I definitely go to the office on a fairly regular basis.
Yo! I truly appreciate you and your willingness to share how much you make. Also, your demeanor is definitely perfect for your career. Your tone is quite down to earth and that's definitely what healthcare needs more of. 💪😀🔥
This type of openess and honesty about actual dollar amounts is refreshing. As a Painting Contractor I make over $5k/week. I hear a lot of people looking down on trades people, meanwhile a lot of us are doubling their salaries behind the scenes.
I tell anyone not interested in college to get into a trade and then start a business. It may be a bit more labor intensive at times but the payout is there. Thanks for your comment.
Some people want to serve their communities, job satisfaction is more important to some. PA’s still make great money. I am leaving a 6 figure trade for PA. Money is important and is still pretty good for PAs but I honestly hate my work.
It’s crazy how a PA straight out of school makes 9-10k gross, but residents get slaughtered with 5k working 70+ hours for essentially the same job. Crazy world.
I agree wholeheartedly. I have been vocal online and supportive that medical residents should earn more than the $50-60,000/year they're getting for the enormous amount of time spent working. Not to mention that residents have twice the amount of grad school under their belt. The problem is a political one since Congress has their hands in the game with reimbursement. Another issue is that there is no professional organization designed around residents. It's a transitional period in the life of a physician. Residents need advocacy from physicians for higher pay and better working conditions but many physicians I speak to see the resident lifestyle as a "rite of passage." Those doctors brush off the matter and claim that residents today are "whining" since "it's so much better today" than in the past. If that's the mentality and attitude that doctors have about their own young then there is no hope for any reasonable change in the near future. Lastly, when you talk about increasing the pay for doctors to the public, people look at you funny. They wonder why one would complain about 60k/year when they're feeding a family of four on $35,000 per annum. And then they bring up that doctors make so much money when they finish residency so the whole discourse is D.O.A.
@@clementinea7523 Idk about that. I don’t think anyone would agree that someone who studies for 11-15 years doesn’t deserve to be well compensated. Not including that the average medical school debt is at around 250-300k, more than some people’s home. You could make an argument that it could lower healthcare cost, but in reality an emergency medicine physician making 350k a year makes the hospital about 800k- 1m. Therefore, we can deduce that the major expense is not the physician, but the administrative charges.
@@Dreamer-kd2jv I also think medical school should be free. It's ridiculous that people would have to go into massive amounts of debt to become a doctor. It contributes to the wealth gap of who can become a doctor. But doctors shouldn't make so much money, except for the fact that they have to pay back such massive debts. Don't get me wrong, I think they should make good money even if med school were free. But the money is too much, and too heavily skewed towards the end of their careers. They should be making much more much earlier on (while in residency), and less than current standards later in life. And no, it wouldn't lower healthcare costs. I'm talking redistribution of wealth. While we're on the topic, I also think CNAs should be making so much more than they do. And depending on the hospital, administrators make way too much.
@@clementinea7523 CRNA’s are already making $140k. Almost as much as some pediatricians, who btw have five more years of education to make 30-60k more. I don’t agree with distribution of wealth. I come from a family of immigrants, and I had always lived below the poverty line. I joined the Army and went to Iraq and Afghanistan to pay for my education, then finished the rest with student loans. I did that all on my own with no help. So why should someone who made fewer sacrifices than me receive the same benefit? Why should I not make 350k a year when I literally risked my life to get to where I am now? I admit that life isn’t fair. A great number of my colleagues had their parents pay for their school, but that doesn’t change the fact that someone in their family had to make sacrifices and work hard in order to do that. I don’t understand why punishing people who do whatever it takes to succeed is ok in most people’s minds. Is it the envy? People who are so discontent with their lives, that they want to blame anybody but themselves for how they ended up? If you aren’t living the life you want in the United States of America, frankly it’s because you’re lazy. I literally had nothing, no help, and made it happen. Why can’t they do the same? Instead of complaining that we make too much money, how about they become physicians too? Ah, they aren’t willing to study 40-50 hours a week to get that 3.7GPA while working that part time job and living with 2 roommates. They aren’t willing to study for months to get that high MCAT score. They aren’t willing to give up 11-15 years of their life’s being a student. You see, it’s easy to say we make a lot when you haven’t walked a mile in our shoes. Could life be more fair and just? Absolutely! However, there will always be those who work harder than others, who are willing to go the extra mile. It’s just life. Not everybody wants to work hard, and that’s just the truth.
@@mikeb4471 not really. There will always be money left over to pocket into a savings or investment account. Whenever I have extra money that I don’t need or really shouldn’t have in my main checking accounts I’ll throw it into savings because I know I’ll need it in a few weeks while I’m still recovering financially from life.
Revealing my Physician Assistant paycheck comprised of 6 work days in a 14-day pay period (less than 40 hours/week). To address common comments: 1) Yes, you could make serious money doing a myriad of other things! This wasn't a comparison video. 2) One paycheck ≠ net worth or total earnings for the year. 3) Yes, resident physicians are criminally underpaid. 4) I currently reside in Pennsylvania.
@@theapocalypse1854 Yeah it’s a corporate, but ask the world how many people want to “work” for that corporate? I guess the number is overwhelming evidenced by hundreds of thousands of people want to get in yearly!
The party paycheck 😂 now that’s luxury! And pretty much nonexistent with my current PCT job. I’m starting PA school in August and your video popped on my recommended. Consider me subscribed!
Imani: how long have you been a PCT? I was looking into course for PCA/PCT then hopefully transitioning to a RN program(I thought PA at first when I was doing research for PA a lot of programs I looked into require atleast 4 years of RN. Thanks in advance
@@daniellecottrell4596 Hmm, I’m not aware that any PA school require you to be a registered nurse beforehand. Let alone for 4 years. I’ve been a PCT for almost three years now.
@@Mzfashionnn Thankyou, I’ll have to do more research on it or perhaps meet with a live person. Again Thankyou and good luck with starting PA program in august
Hi there! How'd you do that with the "Wolf of Wall Street" clip!? FLIPPN EPIC!😅 I hope your channel grows exponentially in 2021. I'm a Hospitalist PA in Washington, D.C. . I've made between $120 to $166 K per year. I've been a PA for 20 years. That's not that much in D.C., though 😩 (cost-of-living 🚀).
Paychecks aren’t the issue with people. The problem is not understanding how to use money when you receive it. This is an issue in our education system. Econ takes a back seat in school as a young adult.
I’m 38 yrs old and went back to college to get into Med school but I got to know the PA profession and tbh I’m going for PA. I don’t care anymore about the toxic comments against PA’s in terms of money because that happens in all professions. After watching your video I’m more than convinced that this is the path for me. Thanks
So after watching his video on pay you know this is the right profession for you?? LOL believe me your in the wrong field if you wanna work in healthcare solely for a paycheck. I make 90k a year as an ER RN and in school for my DNP. For the amount of $hit I have to put up with they should be paying me like an NFL player.
@@ThisIsPatRyan well no sh*t if you’re a nurse. PA’s will have their inept stressors, but your comment conveys a false sense that every experience will be similar to that of a nurse… Not true.
I was an army medic and operating room technician. The army offered to send me to their PA school and I seriously considered it. By the time I had to make a decision I was burnt out in the medical field. Got out of the army and went into the computer field, make about the same and it's more interesting.
helpful video for sure 👍🏾 a lot of people are too scared of what people are going to say if they talk about their paycheck or money which is why it can be hard for people who are looking into this career to find information like this
Money earned is not equal to self-worth so I'm happy to share this video and any updates. Also I make money in a multitude of ways, this is just one facet of that. Thank you for your comment
I love the rewind because there are so many haters who be looking for anything to call you out about It's okay to gloat and brag you should be proud you worked hard for what you earn. LOL
It's the internet so someone will always be offended. I tried to mitigate it as much as possible because this video is truly to help and empower people, not showboat. Thanks for the comment Britney :)
Subscribed immediately! You give *actual & useful* information, unlike other youtubers with randomass numbers lol love the humor too, keep em’ coming!!
You're doing well for yourself! I've tried to suggest this career to my daughter, but, all she said to me was : "nah!". Instead, she decided to work towards her Masters Degree,, in history!😕 But, I do get a second chance with my son. He's going into his Jr year of high school, so there's still time. Either a career as a PA , or an Engineer! Just want them to be able to live well!.
I’m an RN getting about 9k gross per month. The insane thing was that during the pandemic I did a few travel nursing contracts and I was making my monthly salary in one week.
Right?! Krucial was doing $13,000/week for 21-day PA/NP contracts.. granted you were working basically every day. They must've been flush with government money at the time
@@hidros1461 After 22 years. I started in 1998, and my salary then was $24/hr. But I was younger, worked 50-60 hrs a week and used to make 80 -100K per year. Now they pay me $58 per hour.
I think there are many that are actually overpaid, lots of professionals are spread too thin on subjects and apply a “one size fits all” method of care to people situations which they miss the mark or cause more damage to the patient. I have had terrible experiences and wish doctors would realize some things can really harm an individual like prescribing a child 30 mg of vyvanse in their developing stages of life because it would please my mom. Doctors are just overpaid insurance workers making sure the money stays generating from the drugs they create and mark up 1500% to “prescribe” to people that are better off without it. Oh I’m also writing this with a torn thumb ligament even though the physician checked out the x ray and told me to ice it and take ibuprofen because it wasn’t broken. Welp I cant use it still and it may be growing back wrong for all I know, but hey 5,500 a check for the government drug dealer thanks for keeping the pharmaceutical economy moving.
@@mangmang2000 They are overpaid. The whole system is fucked, I got a bill for $1700 for some x-rays of my ankle and like a 10 second doctor visit to tell me everything is fine. My shitty work only has high deductible insurance so I have to pay all of this until I hit my deductible of like 3k.
@@mangmang2000 none of them are over paid! Are you going to willingly give away your 20’s - and early 30’s to become a doctor just to be in debt the same or more than you’re paid? Or would you want to be underpaid working on call 60+ hours a week? Being a doctor isn’t easy and even doctors who take care of you regularly like pediatricians and family doctors don’t get paid as much as other specialties. So are they really over paid when they have worked their youth away to help people?
@@onepunch2310 why are you assuming they only help people? It is a huge responsibility to determine what is going on to someone’s health and there needs to be stricter methods as well as repercussions when they are mistaken. Too many people like you praise these guys for being overpaid pharmaceutical drug dealers. I have had plenty of instances with doctors that have proven my health and wellbeing came second to a drug prescription. They’re knowledge is spread too thin yet they try to act like they have an answer for everything.
God damn I am so lucky to be a bachelor's level chemist in research that makes 4500 biweekly. 4 years of school. There are maybe 3 of us who are bachelor's level on the team, the rest are like 10 PHd's.
@@Alpha-Scythe23 are you trucking illegal drugs? The highest paid truckers don't even reach 100k and you are telling me you make over 350k a year. Get real bub
I’m an owner operator, I get paid based upon the loads and the percentage I receive is 85% loads are anywhere from $180-$1000 I take about 8-12 of those bad boys within a 10-12 hour work day Monday-Friday and every other Saturday and I get paid more on night shifts.
I am 24 and just accepted a software engineer position in a mid Atlantic state for 77k per year. For the last 2 years I’ve been making 50k (no state taxes) but get paid biweekly so I’ve pretty much gotten the hang of the boring-party check concept.
I make $23.32 an hour and feel like that is no money to live off especially living in the DC area. But Im due for a promotion in a few months that will put me at $28 an hour. I dont live beyond my means at all. I budget and live a simplistic life. Thanks for sharing your story with us. Its good to hear stories where people talk about things such as these.
really loved this video, im going to the navy to be a corpsman and then college after (so its paid) to get into the medical field. thanks for this information!
Nice video, glad you shared this info! Your last name sounds familiar, by chance is your dad an OBGYN in PA? I might have trained under him. From what I have heard PA is one of the worse paying states in the US. Too many programs. I work ER, 9 years experience. The pay has only gotten worse. The market is saturated and their are too many restrictions. The NPs will run us out in a few more years unless legislation changes.
This is why you need to specialize from that degree (something professional- being a certified medical staff is like a trade). I graduated with a B.S. in Biology and now am working towards a Masters in Healthcare Administration. I have a job at a clinical lab and I make 1/4th of that. Let us see how this Masters will pan out for me. But I had learned that if one just sticks to Biology, it is more or less a transition major or degree (you are not going to make much with it).
Does the hospital pay a portion of your student loans? I heard you say something about loans briefly when discussing pre-tax deductions and employer matched contributions.
I make the same but older than you in my 30s it really doesn't make me happier it's basically starts looking like numbers adding up you can't spend because it goes to saving
Don't have your money collecting dust in your savings account. Invest invest invest. Invest in small start-up companies, stocks, crypto, anything but the bank. Much luck to you!
This was really helpful!! I have a question, did you say your work deducts your salary already and pays towards your school loan? If so, how many years do you have the loans setup? Because I was thinking whether or not I'd pay off my school loans within 2-3 years.
I talk about the my student loan situation and the payments in-depth in this video: ua-cam.com/video/0rIwfisKktM/v-deo.html (The Cost of PA School & How to Pay for PA School). They don't deduct my salary. The arrangement is that they are sending checks directly to the Federal loan provider.
I also wanted to say it would be wise to evaporate your student loans as soon as possible and 2-3 years is a good timeframe goal. Afterwards you can focus on generating wealth, buying a home, and living your life to the fullest without tens or hundreds of thousands in student loan debt looming over you.
@@JohnThePA I actually saw that video right after I watched this one. And that's a good idea for sure, thank you. I have another question, I'm getting my Bachelor's in Spring '22 and planning to apply that same year with biochem 1. Do I really need to take Biochem 1? I know some schools don't require Biochem 1 as a prereq but rather recommended. By the time I graduate, other than A&P1-2, gen chem 1&2, and other basic prereqs, I'll have orgo 1, microbio, genetics, and immunology under my belt. What do you think?
@Lordeverfall100 yeah but when people quote their salary it's always gross. So 120k a year gross is still a very large salary in the top few percent of salaries for his age.
@Lordeverfall100 Then you are terrible with your finances then and try to live a lifestyle that you can not afford. If you make 6 figures and you're broke then you have a spending/lifestyle problem, not a salary problem. I make less than 6 figures and have been for the past 5 years since I have gotten out of college but I have $48k in my investment portfolio, not including the $13k in my Roth IRA, and $15k in my savings account. So in total I have $76k to my name that I could pull out right now and have in my hands, most people can't say that they could pull out 76 thousand dollars at any given moment, that's what living a modest lifestyle and being a good steward of your money will do for you. It's less about what you make and more about how you choose to live
@@EAAAA1505 Maybe you'll find the career rewarding all the way through retirement! But if not, I hope you always remember that you can make a change towards something that will make you passionate again.
Do not go into STEM field. I wasted many years getting a masters and PhD in chemistry and the best I can do is making 70K working in some research lab. What a waste of time.
I could only imagine how difficult a PhD in chemistry would be by considering my small handful of undergrad chem classes that caused high amounts of pain and suffering
How old were you when you finished PA school? I’m a histology technician now and I’m 24 years old. I got some patient experience in my first job as a MLS because I was also doing phlebotomy. I’m looking to become a PA and will apply this cycle :)
The thing that you fail to mention is that you could pretty much make any amount of money you want to if you could put the pipe down get off the couch and go to where PA's are needed. It is good that you are paying attention to your money. In all fairness you should add your 403B match and any student loan forgiveness.
Dear sir, I am still exploring my career options but I would like to become either a cardiovascular technologist or a physician assistant. I was told I can take the nursing route or apply to a cardiovascular technology program. I would like to know if there’s any other degree program that can help me attain either goal when I decide which career I’d want in the future? Kind regards Sy’rai
I’m 30 and never really chose a career ; just worked throughout my 20s at odd jobs and in my family’s business. I have a business degree from Penn State. Do you think I’m too old to pursue a healthcare career?
My 403b is in an ETF, last year's return was 37%. But then again, last year was an exceptional year for returns. I also have separate ETFs / stocks outside of my employer contribution
I'm a travel RN and it seems like you're pretty chill. What bothers me about PA's is the ego they usually have, while I'm making 150k a year... they need to chill. Thanks for keeping it real.
People make a change of career to PA in their 40's and 50's. Although you would need 4 years of university followed by 2-3 years of PA school. I would do the math to see if practicing for 10-15 years would be worth the costs or if there's another job in healthcare you would enjoy before making the leap
I hope you answer me. I studied medicine in another country and I graduated in 2018 but I moved to USA at the end of 2020. I really want to apply for PA program, do you have any advice for foreigners medical bachelors?
I posted an updated salary video as I changed jobs. I am calculating over $170,000 in earnings for 2023 - 2024 between my main job, a per diem gig & side hustles (including an Airbnb I run). Not sure how much you're making now
I wanna be a PA in dermatology just got accepted to PA school at 17 so happy. I wanted to become a dermatologist but it’s to long of a process and residents make barely anything it’s sad.
Question for you John. Do you or your fellow PAs see a financial benefit to a PA who takes on extra training in a fellowship program? Could you be offered more pay?
The one year of extra training usually is just that - extra training. I haven't really seen people leverage that for significantly more money earned but I'm sure someone out there has done just that.
Hello. I love your video. I am a sophomore in college and want to persue degree to be a PA. Your video helped very much. Is it okay for me to ask some questions regarding on the path of the PA? if you have instagram. Anything will help!. Thank you!.
The ER is a very demanding and critical area of the medical profession. This young man earns every bit of his paycheck I am sure. But he should not call it a "party check." He should change that to "lifestyle check."
New Paycheck for 2023 here is the most up-to-date numbers: ua-cam.com/video/5pLE1EXDh0o/v-deo.html
I know lots of ppl don’t like taking about how they make, and I appreciate knowing an estimate. Thanks!
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No problem! I grew up in a household where talking about money and finances was not considered taboo. This is only one source of income that I have and says nothing about my net worth nor side hustles.
Some people want privacy, which I understand. Others still tie their income to their worth as a human being. Personally, I'm not bothered by sharing how much I make because it says nothing about me. I'm not embarrassed because Joe Schmo is making more money than me. So I'm glad this video helped and I will be happy to do updates when the time comes.
that's because the ones who don't like talking about it are ashamed of how much they make. they have nothing to brag about.
I make 39$ an hour as a UPS driver no school dept. Work 10 to 15 hours a week overtime. Free Health, Vision and Dental for the family and a Pension!
Now that’s what I’m talkin about
Serious question: is this video being circulated by UPS or something cause there's a lot of UPS comments LMAO. A PA in Emergency medicine is earning $50 - 85/hour with some exceeding $100/hour. The paycheck shared was under 40 hours a week without overtime.
What state?
How do I get in ups I work for amazon Rn ?
that's not too bad
6k per month+ 10% in 403b is an excellent amount for a 5 year degree. You deserve every cent for working in the medical field. It's very stressful. It's good you share your pay and being transparent, so others can determine if they want to go into the field.
Transparency is key, thanks for watching
@@JohnThePA mm mmm mmm mmm
except, it's NOT five year degree. it's six MINIMUM. but no more than seven.
5:23 Everybody needs a party paycheck. Guys, let's make this a thing. Also, it's not apparent in the video but I use last month's money to fund my current month. That's the beauty of YNAB and budgeting - you can also avoid that paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle that many Americans find themselves in and back yourself up with a hefty emergency fund.
I had no idea PAs made that good of salary. Congrats to you! I have been a patient of my doctor's office for over a year now, and have actually never met the doctor (not even once, don't even know their name). I've only met the PA, and she's great. I've been on insulin since I was a child, so I definitely go to the office on a fairly regular basis.
Yo! I truly appreciate you and your willingness to share how much you make. Also, your demeanor is definitely perfect for your career. Your tone is quite down to earth and that's definitely what healthcare needs more of. 💪😀🔥
Thanks for keeping it real man. Pay is a serious factor in my decision. Thanks bro
This type of openess and honesty about actual dollar amounts is refreshing. As a Painting Contractor I make over $5k/week. I hear a lot of people looking down on trades people, meanwhile a lot of us are doubling their salaries behind the scenes.
I tell anyone not interested in college to get into a trade and then start a business. It may be a bit more labor intensive at times but the payout is there. Thanks for your comment.
Some people want to serve their communities, job satisfaction is more important to some. PA’s still make great money. I am leaving a 6 figure trade for PA. Money is important and is still pretty good for PAs but I honestly hate my work.
No you don't
It’s crazy how a PA straight out of school makes 9-10k gross, but residents get slaughtered with 5k working 70+ hours for essentially the same job. Crazy world.
I agree wholeheartedly. I have been vocal online and supportive that medical residents should earn more than the $50-60,000/year they're getting for the enormous amount of time spent working. Not to mention that residents have twice the amount of grad school under their belt. The problem is a political one since Congress has their hands in the game with reimbursement.
Another issue is that there is no professional organization designed around residents. It's a transitional period in the life of a physician. Residents need advocacy from physicians for higher pay and better working conditions but many physicians I speak to see the resident lifestyle as a "rite of passage." Those doctors brush off the matter and claim that residents today are "whining" since "it's so much better today" than in the past. If that's the mentality and attitude that doctors have about their own young then there is no hope for any reasonable change in the near future.
Lastly, when you talk about increasing the pay for doctors to the public, people look at you funny. They wonder why one would complain about 60k/year when they're feeding a family of four on $35,000 per annum. And then they bring up that doctors make so much money when they finish residency so the whole discourse is D.O.A.
I think doctors should make less money and residents should make more. (by doctor I mean attending. I know residents are doctors).
@@clementinea7523 Idk about that. I don’t think anyone would agree that someone who studies for 11-15 years doesn’t deserve to be well compensated. Not including that the average medical school debt is at around 250-300k, more than some people’s home. You could make an argument that it could lower healthcare cost, but in reality an emergency medicine physician making 350k a year makes the hospital about 800k- 1m. Therefore, we can deduce that the major expense is not the physician, but the administrative charges.
@@Dreamer-kd2jv I also think medical school should be free. It's ridiculous that people would have to go into massive amounts of debt to become a doctor. It contributes to the wealth gap of who can become a doctor.
But doctors shouldn't make so much money, except for the fact that they have to pay back such massive debts. Don't get me wrong, I think they should make good money even if med school were free. But the money is too much, and too heavily skewed towards the end of their careers. They should be making much more much earlier on (while in residency), and less than current standards later in life.
And no, it wouldn't lower healthcare costs. I'm talking redistribution of wealth. While we're on the topic, I also think CNAs should be making so much more than they do. And depending on the hospital, administrators make way too much.
@@clementinea7523 CRNA’s are already making $140k. Almost as much as some pediatricians, who btw have five more years of education to make 30-60k more.
I don’t agree with distribution of wealth. I come from a family of immigrants, and I had always lived below the poverty line. I joined the Army and went to Iraq and Afghanistan to pay for my education, then finished the rest with student loans. I did that all on my own with no help. So why should someone who made fewer sacrifices than me receive the same benefit? Why should I not make 350k a year when I literally risked my life to get to where I am now? I admit that life isn’t fair. A great number of my colleagues had their parents pay for their school, but that doesn’t change the fact that someone in their family had to make sacrifices and work hard in order to do that. I don’t understand why punishing people who do whatever it takes to succeed is ok in most people’s minds. Is it the envy? People who are so discontent with their lives, that they want to blame anybody but themselves for how they ended up? If you aren’t living the life you want in the United States of America, frankly it’s because you’re lazy. I literally had nothing, no help, and made it happen. Why can’t they do the same? Instead of complaining that we make too much money, how about they become physicians too? Ah, they aren’t willing to study 40-50 hours a week to get that 3.7GPA while working that part time job and living with 2 roommates. They aren’t willing to study for months to get that high MCAT score. They aren’t willing to give up 11-15 years of their life’s being a student. You see, it’s easy to say we make a lot when you haven’t walked a mile in our shoes.
Could life be more fair and just? Absolutely! However, there will always be those who work harder than others, who are willing to go the extra mile. It’s just life. Not everybody wants to work hard, and that’s just the truth.
You are just doing a great work for international students. Love you brother. Keep helping people. ❤️
I like the idea of 1st paycheck- needs and 2nd/3rd paycheck-wants, thanks!
Yeah but if practiced too much, it’ll end up cutting away at your savings.
@@mikeb4471 not really. There will always be money left over to pocket into a savings or investment account. Whenever I have extra money that I don’t need or really shouldn’t have in my main checking accounts I’ll throw it into savings because I know I’ll need it in a few weeks while I’m still recovering financially from life.
Revealing my Physician Assistant paycheck comprised of 6 work days in a 14-day pay period (less than 40 hours/week). To address common comments: 1) Yes, you could make serious money doing a myriad of other things! This wasn't a comparison video. 2) One paycheck ≠ net worth or total earnings for the year. 3) Yes, resident physicians are criminally underpaid. 4) I currently reside in Pennsylvania.
Now this is why I want to be a pa instead of a physician, also how much do you make annually?
I don't think that you mentioned it, but if you didn't, do you have student loan debt?
I just wanted to say thanks for putting this out there :)
SLAVE WORK !!! AMERICA IS A CORPORATION NOT A COUNTRY..LOOK IT UP.
@@theapocalypse1854 Yeah it’s a corporate, but ask the world how many people want to “work” for that corporate? I guess the number is overwhelming evidenced by hundreds of thousands of people want to get in yearly!
You should make a budgeting video and videos on investing too.
New subscriber, love your channel already.
I'll throw it in the workflow! I can talk about money and that type of stuff for days lol
Bro that intro 😂😂🔥🔥 I liked the vid immediately.
Yesss it was soo creative!!
The party paycheck 😂 now that’s luxury! And pretty much nonexistent with my current PCT job. I’m starting PA school in August and your video popped on my recommended. Consider me subscribed!
Good luck with school!
Imani: how long have you been a PCT? I was looking into course for PCA/PCT then hopefully transitioning to a RN program(I thought PA at first when I was doing research for PA a lot of programs I looked into require atleast 4 years of RN. Thanks in advance
@@daniellecottrell4596 Hmm, I’m not aware that any PA school require you to be a registered nurse beforehand. Let alone for 4 years. I’ve been a PCT for almost three years now.
@@Mzfashionnn Thankyou, I’ll have to do more research on it or perhaps meet with a live person. Again Thankyou and good luck with starting PA program in august
@@daniellecottrell4596 no problem! If you have anymore questions feel free to dm me on Instagram!! I’d love to help anyway i can @imanifaithpas
Hi there! How'd you do that with the "Wolf of Wall Street" clip!? FLIPPN EPIC!😅 I hope your channel grows exponentially in 2021. I'm a Hospitalist PA in Washington, D.C. . I've made between $120 to $166 K per year. I've been a PA for 20 years. That's not that much in D.C., though 😩 (cost-of-living 🚀).
@mizzmolly Yeah, you're absolutely correct!😊👍🏾
Paychecks aren’t the issue with people. The problem is not understanding how to use money when you receive it. This is an issue in our education system. Econ takes a back seat in school as a young adult.
I’m 38 yrs old and went back to college to get into Med school but I got to know the PA profession and tbh I’m going for PA. I don’t care anymore about the toxic comments against PA’s in terms of money because that happens in all professions. After watching your video I’m more than convinced that this is the path for me. Thanks
Toxic comments? The PA profession was rated America's best job in 2021. You have to look out for yourself first and foremost in order to help others
So after watching his video on pay you know this is the right profession for you?? LOL believe me your in the wrong field if you wanna work in healthcare solely for a paycheck. I make 90k a year as an ER RN and in school for my DNP. For the amount of $hit I have to put up with they should be paying me like an NFL player.
@@ThisIsPatRyan well no sh*t if you’re a nurse. PA’s will have their inept stressors, but your comment conveys a false sense that every experience will be similar to that of a nurse… Not true.
@@ThisIsPatRyan but there is some truth to you stating that this field isn’t for people who just want $.
I was an army medic and operating room technician. The army offered to send me to their PA school and I seriously considered it. By the time I had to make a decision I was burnt out in the medical field. Got out of the army and went into the computer field, make about the same and it's more interesting.
The first PAs were from navy corpsmen returning from Nam, you would've been right at the source of it all
More interesting to you. You should be smart enough to not be so confidently subjective lol
helpful video for sure 👍🏾 a lot of people are too scared of what people are going to say if they talk about their paycheck or money which is why it can be hard for people who are looking into this career to find information like this
Money earned is not equal to self-worth so I'm happy to share this video and any updates. Also I make money in a multitude of ways, this is just one facet of that. Thank you for your comment
I love the rewind because there are so many haters who be looking for anything to call you out about It's okay to gloat and brag you should be proud you worked hard for what you earn. LOL
It's the internet so someone will always be offended. I tried to mitigate it as much as possible because this video is truly to help and empower people, not showboat. Thanks for the comment Britney :)
@@JohnThePA No problem. I agree wholeheartedly your videos have been very informative and helpful to me, so thank you. 😌☺️
This is such good information and I really appreciate you for sharing this.
Happy for u man u took the time to become what u wanted to be and make good money from it
I want to be an Emergency Medicine PA in the near future, I hope I can achieve that goal!
I’m becoming a PA in the future and this video is very helpful!
Subscribed immediately! You give *actual & useful* information, unlike other youtubers with randomass numbers lol love the humor too, keep em’ coming!!
You're doing well for yourself! I've tried to suggest this career to my daughter, but, all she said to me was : "nah!". Instead, she decided to work towards her Masters Degree,, in history!😕 But, I do get a second chance with my son. He's going into his Jr year of high school, so there's still time. Either a career as a PA , or an Engineer! Just want them to be able to live well!.
I would agree that a Masters in History would be more difficult to cash in on versus going the PA route or Engineering. Keep fighting the good fight!
This video was very informative. Glad I found this channel.
Thanks for sharing man, you worked hard to get there. I cant wait to become a PA :)
It's worth the wait! Good luck on your journey
I love the idea of a party paycheck!
We're taking the term viral!
Thank you for this video brotha, really helping me to make my decision towards med school or pa school.
I’m an RN getting about 9k gross per month. The insane thing was that during the pandemic I did a few travel nursing contracts and I was making my monthly salary in one week.
Right?! Krucial was doing $13,000/week for 21-day PA/NP contracts.. granted you were working basically every day. They must've been flush with government money at the time
@@JohnThePA yea dude it was crazy. That’s how I managed to buy two houses 😂😂
@@JohnThePA Krucial is a company?
“Costco Rotisserie Chicken”
You got that right... that chicken is a *luxury*
Enjoy. You worked hard for it.
As a cat scan tech with 2 years of education I make $120K without OT although it came after years of experience.
After how many years? What was the starting pay? If you don't mind. So many different options out there
@@hidros1461 After 22 years. I started in 1998, and my salary then was $24/hr. But I was younger, worked 50-60 hrs a week and used to make 80 -100K per year. Now they pay me $58 per hour.
Medical professionals should get paid more. Everyone can’t do what you do!
I think there are many that are actually overpaid, lots of professionals are spread too thin on subjects and apply a “one size fits all” method of care to people situations which they miss the mark or cause more damage to the patient. I have had terrible experiences and wish doctors would realize some things can really harm an individual like prescribing a child 30 mg of vyvanse in their developing stages of life because it would please my mom. Doctors are just overpaid insurance workers making sure the money stays generating from the drugs they create and mark up 1500% to “prescribe” to people that are better off without it. Oh I’m also writing this with a torn thumb ligament even though the physician checked out the x ray and told me to ice it and take ibuprofen because it wasn’t broken. Welp I cant use it still and it may be growing back wrong for all I know, but hey 5,500 a check for the government drug dealer thanks for keeping the pharmaceutical economy moving.
@@mangmang2000 They are overpaid. The whole system is fucked, I got a bill for $1700 for some x-rays of my ankle and like a 10 second doctor visit to tell me everything is fine. My shitty work only has high deductible insurance so I have to pay all of this until I hit my deductible of like 3k.
@@tylerh1648 no nurses....In miami A RN is paid 26 $ per h
@@mangmang2000 none of them are over paid! Are you going to willingly give away your 20’s - and early 30’s to become a doctor just to be in debt the same or more than you’re paid? Or would you want to be underpaid working on call 60+ hours a week? Being a doctor isn’t easy and even doctors who take care of you regularly like pediatricians and family doctors don’t get paid as much as other specialties. So are they really over paid when they have worked their youth away to help people?
@@onepunch2310 why are you assuming they only help people? It is a huge responsibility to determine what is going on to someone’s health and there needs to be stricter methods as well as repercussions when they are mistaken. Too many people like you praise these guys for being overpaid pharmaceutical drug dealers. I have had plenty of instances with doctors that have proven my health and wellbeing came second to a drug prescription. They’re knowledge is spread too thin yet they try to act like they have an answer for everything.
God damn I am so lucky to be a bachelor's level chemist in research that makes 4500 biweekly. 4 years of school. There are maybe 3 of us who are bachelor's level on the team, the rest are like 10 PHd's.
Good for you!! 👏
Thought you would make more, I’m at 7K a week as a trucker with 3 months schooling lmao.
@@Alpha-Scythe23 are you trucking illegal drugs? The highest paid truckers don't even reach 100k and you are telling me you make over 350k a year. Get real bub
I’m an owner operator, I get paid based upon the loads and the percentage I receive is 85% loads are anywhere from $180-$1000 I take about 8-12 of those bad boys within a 10-12 hour work day Monday-Friday and every other Saturday and I get paid more on night shifts.
Is that net or gross? $4,500 net would be insanely high just for being a research chemist.
I am 24 and just accepted a software engineer position in a mid Atlantic state for 77k per year. For the last 2 years I’ve been making 50k (no state taxes) but get paid biweekly so I’ve pretty much gotten the hang of the boring-party check concept.
Respect brother🙏🏾
Woow i make just under what PAs make with absolutly no schooling after my high school diploma ... dam im blessed
Can I ask what you do for work ?
@@Toronto6 pump mechanic for a major oil refinery
Lot of patience editing , great work there with lots of humor to keep us watching. Envious of your income you makes way more than I
I make $23.32 an hour and feel like that is no money to live off especially living in the DC area. But Im due for a promotion in a few months that will put me at $28 an hour. I dont live beyond my means at all. I budget and live a simplistic life. Thanks for sharing your story with us. Its good to hear stories where people talk about things such as these.
Yeah the DC area is rather expensive! Thank you for your comment
that costco chicken lmaooo, but fr i loved this video, it gave me alot of information and ive always wondered how a PA was paid
Thanks for sharing!
Keep the videos coming.
Hey, glad you enjoy them!
really loved this video, im going to the navy to be a corpsman and then college after (so its paid) to get into the medical field. thanks for this information!
Nice video, glad you shared this info! Your last name sounds familiar, by chance is your dad an OBGYN in PA? I might have trained under him. From what I have heard PA is one of the worse paying states in the US. Too many programs. I work ER, 9 years experience. The pay has only gotten worse. The market is saturated and their are too many restrictions. The NPs will run us out in a few more years unless legislation changes.
I make half that with a PhD and having taught college for 25 years. I spent 7 years in graduate school to earn a Masters and PhD in biology.
This is why you need to specialize from that degree (something professional- being a certified medical staff is like a trade). I graduated with a B.S. in Biology and now am working towards a Masters in Healthcare Administration. I have a job at a clinical lab and I make 1/4th of that. Let us see how this Masters will pan out for me. But I had learned that if one just sticks to Biology, it is more or less a transition major or degree (you are not going to make much with it).
I love it! The Party Paycheck!
Can you do a video on your path to Emergency Medicine? Did you pursue a post grad fellowship? Or did you just find an institution that took you on.
Awesome editing, awesome video. New subscriber (:
Subs are the real MVP
Does the hospital pay a portion of your student loans? I heard you say something about loans briefly when discussing pre-tax deductions and employer matched contributions.
I make the same but older than you in my 30s it really doesn't make me happier it's basically starts looking like numbers adding up you can't spend because it goes to saving
Don't have your money collecting dust in your savings account. Invest invest invest. Invest in small start-up companies, stocks, crypto, anything but the bank. Much luck to you!
@@1blazery yea i don't invest I'm nervous i only do IRA and a 401k. Ppl have told me I need to buy stocks and stuff, I have the app I'll that ty.
This was really helpful!! I have a question, did you say your work deducts your salary already and pays towards your school loan? If so, how many years do you have the loans setup? Because I was thinking whether or not I'd pay off my school loans within 2-3 years.
I talk about the my student loan situation and the payments in-depth in this video: ua-cam.com/video/0rIwfisKktM/v-deo.html (The Cost of PA School & How to Pay for PA School). They don't deduct my salary. The arrangement is that they are sending checks directly to the Federal loan provider.
I also wanted to say it would be wise to evaporate your student loans as soon as possible and 2-3 years is a good timeframe goal. Afterwards you can focus on generating wealth, buying a home, and living your life to the fullest without tens or hundreds of thousands in student loan debt looming over you.
@@JohnThePA I actually saw that video right after I watched this one. And that's a good idea for sure, thank you. I have another question, I'm getting my Bachelor's in Spring '22 and planning to apply that same year with biochem 1. Do I really need to take Biochem 1? I know some schools don't require Biochem 1 as a prereq but rather recommended. By the time I graduate, other than A&P1-2, gen chem 1&2, and other basic prereqs, I'll have orgo 1, microbio, genetics, and immunology under my belt. What do you think?
Dope intro bro livin my dream
Yaaaas king!!!!! Secure that 💰!!
Wow. That’s over 120k a year. Good stuff
@Lordeverfall100 that’s the sucky part!!!
@Lordeverfall100 yeah but when people quote their salary it's always gross. So 120k a year gross is still a very large salary in the top few percent of salaries for his age.
@Lordeverfall100 Then you are terrible with your finances then and try to live a lifestyle that you can not afford. If you make 6 figures and you're broke then you have a spending/lifestyle problem, not a salary problem. I make less than 6 figures and have been for the past 5 years since I have gotten out of college but I have $48k in my investment portfolio, not including the $13k in my Roth IRA, and $15k in my savings account. So in total I have $76k to my name that I could pull out right now and have in my hands, most people can't say that they could pull out 76 thousand dollars at any given moment, that's what living a modest lifestyle and being a good steward of your money will do for you. It's less about what you make and more about how you choose to live
@@j.pesquera
Agreed
My party check means me getting large fries at McDonald's
Buying a big bag of beef jerky without shedding a tear, that's next level kinda stuff 😂
Great job man. Hilarious skit too.
Love it. Thanks!
I'm considering being a PA after a 25-year accounting career!
It would be an exciting change of pace then! You wouldn't be the first one to pivot into medicine from a different field.
Wouldn't you be making a lot of money after 25 years in accounting ?
@@tenzingg0820 Depends on what you mean by a lot. My last job I was making about $67K (which is a lot in east TN). But I was miserable.
I'm studying accounting now and already working in accounting. I haven't gotten sick of it yet but I'm sure after 25 years I'll be tired of it too.
@@EAAAA1505 Maybe you'll find the career rewarding all the way through retirement! But if not, I hope you always remember that you can make a change towards something that will make you passionate again.
PA is a great career!
Do not go into STEM field. I wasted many years getting a masters and PhD in chemistry and the best I can do is making 70K working in some research lab. What a waste of time.
I could only imagine how difficult a PhD in chemistry would be by considering my small handful of undergrad chem classes that caused high amounts of pain and suffering
How old were you when you finished PA school? I’m a histology technician now and I’m 24 years old. I got some patient experience in my first job as a MLS because I was also doing phlebotomy. I’m looking to become a PA and will apply this cycle :)
Last I checked the average age of those in PA school is 26. Good luck with CASPA this year
@@JohnThePA thank you! Is it difficult to complete?
Thank you for the information
Dude I love the editing LOL
The intro is perfect 🤣
Will you make a video regarding how to pay for PA school and what loan repayments might look like as a new practicing PA?
Ask and you shall receive! ua-cam.com/video/0rIwfisKktM/v-deo.html
You said that there's other careers that pay more and take less schooling. WHAT CAREERS ARE THEY PLEASE LET ME KNOW
Thank you so much- extremely useful information for career planning
The thing that you fail to mention is that you could pretty much make any amount of money you want to if you could put the pipe down get off the couch and go to where PA's are needed. It is good that you are paying attention to your money. In all fairness you should add your 403B match and any student loan forgiveness.
Thanks bro!!
How much did you make coming straight out of PA school at your first job?
P.s. I am starting PA school on Monday and I am so excited.
This is my first job, I've been at it for over 2 years now. Good luck with PA school, you'll be hitting the ground running lol
in my last year of NP school and even money is losing its motivational effect lol thanks for sharing
Good luck with school!
Feeling the same way about anesthesia school. The struggle is SO real, smh. Love this dose of inspiration!
@@s.fraser5221 good luck to you!
Thank you for the information. I lot of $$$ on taxes.
Dear sir,
I am still exploring my career options but I would like to become either a cardiovascular technologist or a physician assistant. I was told I can take the nursing route or apply to a cardiovascular technology program. I would like to know if there’s any other degree program that can help me attain either goal when I decide which career I’d want in the future?
Kind regards
Sy’rai
🤣🤣😂 john intro is killing me dude. lol
I am a RN and I make what you paid in taxes in 2 weeks… and that is my gross pay
Where are you at?
@@JohnThePA I’m in Nebraska 😂😅
how much time off/vacation do you get???pto???
No PTO. You clock out and basically take work home with you. They either will have you take your pager home and call your ass up at 3am. 😂
@@user-ub8uc8gq7r not true
I’m 30 and never really chose a career ; just worked throughout my 20s at odd jobs and in my family’s business. I have a business degree from Penn State. Do you think I’m too old to pursue a healthcare career?
Youre still spring chicken at 30
I suggest you put 10% in an ETF rather than a 401k. The etf VUG gives 30-40% return on investment per year compared to the 401ks 3-8%.
My 403b is in an ETF, last year's return was 37%. But then again, last year was an exceptional year for returns. I also have separate ETFs / stocks outside of my employer contribution
@@JohnThePA Very nice
As a practice administrator I make as much or more than a PA or NP with only a small fraction of school debt.
Thanks for sharing!!
I'm a travel RN and it seems like you're pretty chill. What bothers me about PA's is the ego they usually have, while I'm making 150k a year... they need to chill. Thanks for keeping it real.
Sweet man, rock on! Thanks for the comment
You do realize you just complained about big egoes whilst simultaneously bragging about how much you make
@@robyn905 LMFAO
@@robyn905 Lmaoo 😭 some people are just walking contradictions
@@Gnabaj02 I will never understand (unless the original comment was sarcasm) 😂
Can u please tell me how many years of schooling you had... to be a PA? Starting from the first year of ur bachelor's degree... Thanks!
What do you think about starting from high school diploma to Physicians assistant at 50 years old? Would you advocate it?
Yes why not?
People make a change of career to PA in their 40's and 50's. Although you would need 4 years of university followed by 2-3 years of PA school. I would do the math to see if practicing for 10-15 years would be worth the costs or if there's another job in healthcare you would enjoy before making the leap
really good video. thumbs up
😂😂 nothing beats johns editing skills
I hope you answer me.
I studied medicine in another country and I graduated in 2018 but I moved to USA at the end of 2020. I really want to apply for PA program, do you have any advice for foreigners medical bachelors?
LVN 2nd year in $43 an hour as a Treatment Nurse
U deserved it. I know u work hard
Crazy. I still want to become a PA even knowing that I will be making less money. And emergency medicine is my passion.
I posted an updated salary video as I changed jobs. I am calculating over $170,000 in earnings for 2023 - 2024 between my main job, a per diem gig & side hustles (including an Airbnb I run). Not sure how much you're making now
WE ARE.
real ones get it
PENN STATE! Go Nittany Lions gooooo
I wanna be a PA in dermatology just got accepted to PA school at 17 so happy. I wanted to become a dermatologist but it’s to long of a process and residents make barely anything it’s sad.
Congrats! You were accepted to a direct entry PA program?
Don't work in CA. I make roughly the same as an Engineer and they are bleeding me to death.
You also forgot about student loans. Do you need to pay back any student loans?
He said in the video that he gets deducted from his paycheck to pay his student loans and other stuff
Question for you John. Do you or your fellow PAs see a financial benefit to a PA who takes on extra training in a fellowship program? Could you be offered more pay?
The one year of extra training usually is just that - extra training. I haven't really seen people leverage that for significantly more money earned but I'm sure someone out there has done just that.
I make The same money running heavy equipment with no student debt
Hello. I love your video. I am a sophomore in college and want to persue degree to be a PA. Your video helped very much. Is it okay for me to ask some questions regarding on the path of the PA? if you have instagram. Anything will help!. Thank you!.
The ER is a very demanding and critical area of the medical profession. This young man earns every bit of his paycheck I am sure. But he should not call it a "party check." He should change that to "lifestyle check."
I wind up saving 40-50% of my income at the moment, but "lifestyle check" doesn't sound as cool!
@@JohnThePA Ok. Party check is cool.