Physician Assistants Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $140,840 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $67.71
10th percentile $101,800
90th percentile $187,020
Employed locally 290
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,800
    25th
    $112,190
    50th (median)
    $140,840
    75th
    $162,280
    90th
    $187,020

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 162% Median Physician Assistants salary is 62% 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 Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,870
    Physical Therapists $99,830
    Speech-Language Pathologists $104,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $66,190
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Colorado Springs, CO is $67.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.84 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 5.7% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $101,800 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,190.