verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physician Assistant Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$134,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.73/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
3,750
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$133,745 #40 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Arizona, explained

Physician assistants in Arizona earn a median of $134,650 per year ($64.73 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $106,030, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $174,420. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $134,650 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $134,650 is worth about $133,745 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #40 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$106,030
$50.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$134,650
$64.73/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$174,420
$83.86/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $134,650 $133,745
California $165,650 $149,612 −$31,000
New Mexico $139,920 $151,737 −$5,270
Utah $134,740 $136,288 −$90
Nevada $134,660 $134,688 −$10

Physician Assistant in Arizona: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Arizona?

Physician assistants in Arizona earn a median of $134,650 per year ($64.73 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Arizona pay physician assistants well?

At $134,650, Arizona pays 1% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 3,750 work in the state.

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