brazilbrowneyes Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Recently I was speaking with a fellow classmate who expressed an interest in specializing in neurosurg. and said that he "expects to be start at $150K as a new grad." SAY WHAT?! Thoughts? We were both in the same undergrad Neuroscience program at BYU, but that seems like an extremely high expectation of starting salary, especially as a new grad. Am I wrong? I mean, if that were the case it seems like there would be a lot less demand for neurosurgery PA's. I mean, I could understand $80-90K, but $150K? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 If you consider what neurosurgeons make (4-500 and up), I don't think his figure sounds too high at all. And in searching for employment as a new grad, many places were offering around 90K to new grads, 'just' in general practice. He might be speaking on the high end of things, but I would think that the beast that is neurosurg could certainly start off at least over 100K somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason09 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I think 150 is not unreasonable but definitely on the high end. I think a lot depends on the person and how hard they are looking. A lot of new grads who expect low salaries will often take low salaries. It kind of like a self perpetuating cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted September 5, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 5, 2011 not in this area (or even close for that matter anywhere I have heard of) 100k is good for a high stress long hour job.... 150k don't think so..... but what do I know?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC_PA Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I think 150 is not unreasonable but definitely on the high end. I think a lot depends on the person and how hard they are looking. A lot of new grads who expect low salaries will often take low salaries. It kind of like a self perpetuating cycle. I agree with you Jason09.I understand that the economy is tough but a lot of new grads are getting so low balled out there and many are accepting ridiculous offers. Someone told me that the hiring physician said 70K was competitive because 'it is on the aapa website' that that is what PAs make.I was like..'what??!!'. He was going to accept it because he was tired of looking for a job etc etc. I know of another new grad who accepted a 150K package..so yes you will get paid what you think you are worth.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted September 7, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 7, 2011 neurosurg pa with a few yrs of experience 150k maybe but not as a new grad....90-110k as a new grad is probably closer to the actual range, especially if it requires lots of call, early am rounding, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC_PA Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 neurosurg pa with a few yrs of experience 150k maybe but not as a new grad....90-110k as a new grad is probably closer to the actual range, especially if it requires lots of call, early am rounding, etc[/QU 150K was his total package not the base salary which was in the high 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted September 7, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 7, 2011 150K was his total package not the base salary which was in the high 90s. that makes more sense. if it includes retirement and all bennies I might believe the 150k figure. it's important to differentiate salary vs "the whole package" in these discussions. using this definition 150k would be reasonable for many positions in em, surgery, ortho, and derm as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersenpa Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Remember that the average salary for surg specialty PAs is around 100-120k. New grad salaries will almost always be less. The guy mentioned in the OP, neuroscience undergrad or not, has unrealistic expectations to get 150 right out of school. Anything is possible, but this is highly improbable, based on the salary data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted September 7, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 7, 2011 a neurosurg residency would add more salary potential than an undergrad degree in neuroscience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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