Depending on the cause, weakness may occur in one muscle, a group of muscles, or all the muscles, and it may be accompanied by pain, atrophy, cramping, or other types of muscular symptoms. In some cases, muscle weakness that happens suddenly, especially on one side of the body, can be a sign of stroke.
Full-Time Salaries. In 2013, the average nurse practitioner working full time earned a salary of $98,817 and the average physician assistant working full-time earned $107,268 (Table 1). Compared to 2012 earnings, full-time salary for NPs increased by $5,785, compared to a $5,103 increase for PAs.hysician assistants who are men earned $116,575 in 2013 compared to $106,883 in 2012, while physician assistants who are women earned $99,914 compared to $97,002 in 2012. The gender difference documented in the 2013 survey is linked to the demographics of the professions.
How much does a physician assistant make? According to the May 2012 records from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual physician assistant salary is $92,460. While this is significantly less than that for physicians, these assistants still make an impressive $44.45 per hour.The lowest ten percent earns $62,430 on average, but the top ten percent brings home a six-figure salary of $124,770.hysician assistant salaries vary depending on the industry and location of employment. Those employed within physician offices earn a mean salary of $93,040, but assistants that work within the offices of other health practitioners only make $85,160 per year.