salary$139,920 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the Albuquerque, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$179,420per year
Jobs in the area380people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Albuquerque?
Cheap. Rent of $1,401 a month takes 12.0% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Albuquerque, NM area is $139,920 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $69,430 and $179,420.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Albuquerque?
Typical rent of $1,401 a month takes 12.0% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albuquerque, NM metro area.