salary$134,540 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$175,590per year
Jobs in the area1,650people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Denver?
Cheap. Rent of $2,065 a month takes 18.4% 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 Denver, CO?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $134,540 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $105,560 and $175,590.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Denver?
Typical rent of $2,065 a month takes 18.4% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.