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

Physician Assistant Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$134,740/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.78/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,610
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$136,288 #32 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Utah, explained

Physician assistants in Utah earn a median of $134,740 per year ($64.78 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $82,910, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $171,430. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $134,740 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $134,740 is worth about $136,288 in national buying power — ranking Utah #32 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,910
$39.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$134,740
$64.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$171,430
$82.42/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $134,740 $136,288
New Mexico $139,920 $151,737 −$5,180
Wyoming $136,080 $146,810 −$1,340
Nevada $134,660 $134,688 +$80
Arizona $134,650 $133,745 +$90
Colorado $134,540 $130,555 +$200
Idaho $133,790 $140,103 +$950

Physician Assistant in Utah: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Utah?

Physician assistants in Utah earn a median of $134,740 per year ($64.78 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Utah pay physician assistants well?

At $134,740, Utah pays 1% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 1,610 work in the state.

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