Physician Assistants pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for physician assistants is $64.78 an hour ($134,740 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($135,880). Utah ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.86 | $82,910 |
| 25% of workers | $59.41 | $123,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.78 | $134,740 |
| 75% of workers | $73.31 | $152,480 |
| 90% of workers | $82.42 | $171,430 |
Physician Assistants pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. George | $138,110 | 110 |
| Ogden | $135,930 | 220 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $134,490 | 300 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $130,240 | 810 |
| Logan | $127,350 | 60 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,600 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,920 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $297,510 |
| Pharmacists | $144,240 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,880 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $91,560 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $80,650 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $65,310 |
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