How much does a physician assistant make in Colorado?
$134,500a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Colorado. That is $64.68 an hour or $11,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.68
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,600Median: $134,500Highest 10%: $174,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,600 | $50.28 | |
| 25th | $124,100 | $59.66 | |
| Median | $134,500 | $64.68 | |
| 75th | $156,400 | $75.19 | |
| 90th | $174,100 | $83.70 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $136,500 |
| Pueblo, CO | $135,600 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $135,200 |
| Greeley, CO | $134,600 |
| Denver, CO | $134,500 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $134,300 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $129,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 25. Nevada | $134,700 |
| 26. Arizona | $134,700 |
| 27. Texas | $134,600 |
| 28. Colorado | $134,500 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $134,000 |
| 30. Idaho | $133,800 |
| 31. North Dakota | $133,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $64.68 ($134,500 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $134,500 against $135,900 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Colorado rank for physician assistant pay?
Colorado ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays physician assistants the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $136,500 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.