Physician Assistants Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $133,970 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $64.41
10th percentile $108,990
90th percentile $175,580
Employed locally 2,870
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $108,990
    25th
    $127,670
    50th (median)
    $133,970
    75th
    $159,120
    90th
    $175,580

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 158% Median Physician Assistants salary is 58% 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
    Tucson, AZ $150,350
    Flagstaff, AZ $140,880
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $136,750
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $132,120
    Yuma, AZ $130,600
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $128,690

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,880
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,580
    Nurse Practitioners $134,630
    Pharmacists $136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Phoenix, AZ is $64.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.61 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $108,990 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,670.