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

Physician Assistant Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$134,540/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.68/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
3,270
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$130,555 #44 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Colorado, explained

Physician assistants in Colorado earn a median of $134,540 per year ($64.68 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $104,590, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $174,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $134,540 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $134,540 is worth about $130,555 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #44 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$104,590
$50.28/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$134,540
$64.68/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$174,090
$83.70/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $134,540 $130,555
New Mexico $139,920 $151,737 −$5,380
Oklahoma $136,550 $155,448 −$2,010
Wyoming $136,080 $146,810 −$1,540
Utah $134,740 $136,288 −$200
Nebraska $133,040 $147,653 +$1,500
Kansas $125,640 $139,495 +$8,900

Physician Assistant in Colorado: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Colorado?

Physician assistants in Colorado earn a median of $134,540 per year ($64.68 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Colorado pay physician assistants well?

At $134,540, Colorado pays 1% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 3,270 work in the state.

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