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Physician Assistants Salary in Arizona
Ranked #18 of 51 · AZ
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physician assistantss in Arizona earn between $106,030 and $174,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physician assistants salary in Arizona is $140,850, about 0.3% below the U.S. average ($141,280). That works out to roughly $68/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arizona
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $145,410 | $151,150 | 80 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $135,630 | $138,590 | 120 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $135,600 | $141,390 | 70 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $134,650 | $140,520 | 3,050 |
| Yuma, AZ | $133,290 | $134,980 | 30 |
| Tucson, AZ | $129,880 | $145,490 | 290 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $129,460 | $128,250 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physician assistants make in Arizona?
The median physician assistants salary in Arizona is $134,650 per year (mean $140,850), and about 80% earn between $106,030 and $174,420.
How much do physician assistants make per hour in Arizona?
Roughly $68 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $140,850 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Arizona a high-paying state for physician assistants?
Arizona ranks #18 of 51 states for physician assistants pay. Its mean salary of $140,850 is about 0.3% below the U.S. average of $141,280.
Which metro areas in Arizona pay physician assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Arizona for physician assistants are Arizona nonmetropolitan area ($145,410), Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ ($135,630), Flagstaff, AZ ($135,600), by median annual wage.