How much does a physician assistant make in Tucson?
$129,900a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $62.44 an hour or $10,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.44
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 210 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,760Median: $129,900Highest 10%: $206,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,760 | $47.96 | |
| 25th | $120,900 | $58.12 | |
| Median | $129,900 | $62.44 | |
| 75th | $162,100 | $77.95 | |
| 90th | $206,700 | $99.37 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $135,600 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $135,600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $134,700 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $129,500 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $357,100 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $300,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $264,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $257,700 |
| Dermatologist | $231,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $227,900 |
| Pediatrician | $183,400 |
| Dentist | $182,200 |
| Optometrist | $157,700 |
| Pharmacist | $147,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $62.44 ($129,900 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $129,900 against $135,900 nationally, 4% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $134,700, so Tucson pays 4% less.
Where does Tucson rank for physician assistant pay?
210 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $206,700 or more.
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.