Earning Potential Glass Ceiling

[oohsonatural]

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Hi!

This is my first post, so I am hoping that I am not creating any redundant posts..

With that being said, I currently have a BA in Psychology with honors blah blah. I originally thought I was interested in conducting research and pursuing a PhD, but after multiple years working in research, I am beginning to realize that the field lacks some very important qualities that I would desire in a career. I feel very far removed from the populations that will eventually benefit from the findings of my work, and would love to have a more direct impact on the individual as opposed to a far-off impact on an ambiguous population. I have had some very inspiring experiences shadowing MDs, particularly at Tufts University School of Medicine where I am currently working, and while here in Kenya. I am weighing my options and am considering both PA and MD. I believe the MD would be worth the sacrifice that I am aware that it requires, but I want to explore my options to ensure I don’t pursue a career based on prestige potentially endless opportunities for research, admin etc. (MD) when a career as a PA may offer me all the things that I desire in a career. I want to know as much as possible before choosing my path ☺

I have heard that there may be a limited earning potential for PA's i.e. A glass ceiling for earning potential. Is there validity to this claim?

Thanks for your feedback.

*I have other questions but have elected to post them in individual threads*

 

[Makati2008]

You have created tons of unnecessary post! For future reference one or two that encompasses your questions will suffice.

 

[deleted6669]

You have to work hard or be very creative as a pa to make more than 150k. That being said, i know many pas who have done it. More typical salries are 80-120k.
The top earner at my full time job makes around 200k working 23 days/mo
the top earner at my rural per diem job makes 187k working 12 days/mo(but that's 8 24's and 4 12's/mo SO 240 HRS/MO)

 

[oohsonatural]

You have created tons of unnecessary post! For future reference one or two that encompasses your questions will suffice.

Thanks for the tip. I thought for others searching very specific topics this would be helpful.. Maybe not?

 

[oohsonatural]

You have to work hard or be very creative as a pa to make more than 150k. That being said, i know many pas who have done it. More typical salries are 80-120k.
The top earner at my full time job makes around 200k working 23 days/mo
the top earner at my rural per diem job makes 187k working 12 days/mo(but that's 8 24's and 4 12's/mo SO 240 HRS/MO)

So the primary factor is how you "swing it?" Would you say there is a salary cap/glass ceiling?

 

[deleted6669]

So the primary factor is how you "swing it?" Would you say there is a salary cap/glass ceiling?

There are typical salary caps by specialty and location and certainly a doc in a given field will make more than a typical pa.
that being said I know a handful of pas making>200 k/yr and one making>500k/yr(he is a well known/best selling author and owns/runs 12 weight loss centers and has many docs and pas on his payroll.)

 

[pamac]

There are typical salary caps by specialty and location and certainly a doc in a given field will make more than a typical pa.
that being said I know a handful of pas making>200 k/yr and one making>500k/yr(he is a well known/best selling author and owns/runs 12 weight loss centers and has many docs and pas on his payroll.)

Not to mention all the money he tries to bring in from his books, web lectures, proof reading, and coaching on how to get into PA school. He is one of the main reasons PA programs are inundated with low HCE wannabes who all take a similar track on their application essays. For $100 bucks or so (might be more now), he will take a personal interst in looking over your application profile and make suggestions. My guess is that rarely
he suggests to "go become a respiratory therapist and learn to be competent by wielding a valuable license.

 

[deleted6669]

Not to mention all the money he tries to bring in from his books, web lectures, proof reading, and coaching on how to get into PA school. He is one of the main reasons PA programs are inundated with low HCE wannabes who all take a similar track on their application essays. For $100 bucks or so (might be more now), he will take a personal interst in looking over your application profile and make suggestions. My guess is that rarely
he suggests to "go become a respiratory therapist and learn to be competent by wielding a valuable license.

no disagreement from me on this....

 

[oohsonatural]

Thanks for the feedback!