How much does a physician assistant make in Arizona?
$134,700a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Arizona. That is $64.74 an hour or $11,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.74
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,000Median: $134,700Highest 10%: $174,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,000 | $50.98 | |
| 25th | $124,000 | $59.61 | |
| Median | $134,700 | $64.74 | |
| 75th | $156,500 | $75.24 | |
| 90th | $174,400 | $83.86 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $135,600 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $135,600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $134,700 |
| Yuma, AZ | $133,300 |
| Tucson, AZ | $129,900 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $129,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 23. Iowa | $134,800 |
| 24. Utah | $134,700 |
| 25. Nevada | $134,700 |
| 26. Arizona | $134,700 |
| 27. Texas | $134,600 |
| 28. Colorado | $134,500 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $134,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $64.74 ($134,700 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $134,700 against $135,900 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Arizona rank for physician assistant pay?
Arizona ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays physician assistants the most?
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, with a median of $135,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.