Physician Assistants Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $135,020 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $64.91
10th percentile $87,860
90th percentile —
Employed locally 360
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,860
    25th
    $116,170
    50th (median)
    $135,020
    75th
    $166,800

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 199% Median Physician Assistants salary is 99% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,310
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $158,300
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $154,400
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $151,400

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$54,420
    Physicians, All Other$327,670
    Pharmacists$137,530
    Nurse Practitioners$138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Albuquerque, NM is $64.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.26 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.3% above the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $87,860 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $116,170.