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Physician Assistants Salary in Colorado
Ranked #22 of 51 · CO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physician assistantss in Colorado earn between $104,590 and $174,090. 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 Colorado is $139,580, about 1.2% below the U.S. average ($141,280). That works out to roughly $67/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $144,290 | $142,200 | 140 |
| Boulder, CO | $136,540 | $144,850 | 270 |
| Pueblo, CO | $135,640 | $136,450 | 70 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $135,200 | $137,760 | 440 |
| Greeley, CO | $134,550 | $130,090 | 140 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $134,540 | $141,060 | 1,650 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $134,260 | $136,590 | — |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $133,810 | $144,980 | 80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physician assistants make in Colorado?
The median physician assistants salary in Colorado is $134,540 per year (mean $139,580), and about 80% earn between $104,590 and $174,090.
How much do physician assistants make per hour in Colorado?
Roughly $67 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $139,580 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for physician assistants?
Colorado ranks #22 of 51 states for physician assistants pay. Its mean salary of $139,580 is about 1.2% below the U.S. average of $141,280.
Which metro areas in Colorado pay physician assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for physician assistants are Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area ($144,290), Boulder, CO ($136,540), Pueblo, CO ($135,640), by median annual wage.