Physician Assistants Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $135,240 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $65.02
10th percentile $114,080
90th percentile $187,200
Employed locally 80
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $114,080
    25th
    $126,900
    50th (median)
    $135,240
    75th
    $172,570
    90th
    $187,200

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,320
    Medical Records Specialists $50,650
    Pharmacists $148,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,670
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Arizona is $65.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.33 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Arizona is 1.5% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $114,080 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,900.