salary$135,200 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Colorado Springs, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,990per year
Jobs in the area440people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Colorado Springs?
Cheap. Rent of $1,901 a month takes 16.9% 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 Colorado Springs, CO?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Colorado Springs, CO area is $135,200 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $104,990 and $163,990.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Colorado Springs?
Typical rent of $1,901 a month takes 16.9% 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 Colorado Springs, CO metro area.