Physician Assistants pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for physician assistants is $64.73 an hour ($134,650 a year). About 3,050 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($135,880). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($134,650).
Pay range for physician assistants in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $51.37 | $106,860 |
| 25% of workers | $59.67 | $124,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.73 | $134,650 |
| 75% of workers | $73.85 | $153,600 |
| 90% of workers | $83.61 | $173,920 |
Physician Assistants pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $135,630 | 120 |
| Flagstaff | $135,600 | 70 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $134,650 | 3,050 |
| Yuma | $133,290 | 30 |
| Tucson | $129,880 | 290 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $129,460 | 50 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,830 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $136,270 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $341,680 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $259,320 |
| Pediatricians, General | $233,950 |
| Pharmacists | $144,490 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,220 |
| Dentists, General | $194,180 |
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