Physician Assistants Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $139,970 +5% vs national
Median hourly $67.29
10th percentile $101,030
90th percentile $169,960
Employed locally 160
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,030
    25th
    $124,720
    50th (median)
    $139,970
    75th
    $151,680
    90th
    $169,960

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,070
    Physical Therapists $105,300
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,900
    Family Medicine Physicians $317,690
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,190
    Nurse Practitioners $132,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Northwest Colorado is $67.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Northwest Colorado is 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $101,030 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,720.