salary$136,540 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Boulder, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$114,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$179,920per year
Jobs in the area270people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Boulder?
Cheap. Rent of $2,220 a month takes 19.5% 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 Boulder, CO?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Boulder, CO area is $136,540 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $114,090 and $179,920.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Boulder?
Typical rent of $2,220 a month takes 19.5% 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 Boulder, CO metro area.