salary$107,220 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the El Paso, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$97,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$145,620per year
Jobs in the area170people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford El Paso?
Cheap. Rent of $1,246 a month takes 13.9% 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 El Paso, TX?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the El Paso, TX area is $107,220 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $97,340 and $145,620.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in El Paso?
Typical rent of $1,246 a month takes 13.9% 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 El Paso, TX metro area.