Physician Assistants Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $135,890 +2% vs national
Median hourly $65.33
10th percentile $103,340
90th percentile $210,690
Employed locally 240
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,340
    25th
    $119,990
    50th (median)
    $135,890
    75th
    $175,510
    90th
    $210,690

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 132% Median Physician Assistants salary is 32% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $163,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $158,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $156,450
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $156,410
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $151,570

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$99,530
    Physical Therapists$98,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$69,740
    Dental Hygienists$125,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,420
    Speech-Language Pathologists$126,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Boulder, CO is $65.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.50 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Boulder, CO is 2% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $103,340 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,990.