Physician Assistants Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $131,730 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $63.33
10th percentile $99,840
90th percentile $180,520
Employed locally 1,810
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,840
    25th
    $122,990
    50th (median)
    $131,730
    75th
    $156,000
    90th
    $180,520

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 129% Median Physician Assistants salary is 29% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Denver, CO is $63.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.42 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Denver, CO is 1.1% below 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $99,840 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,990.