salary$134,260 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$103,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$166,680per year
Can a physician assistant afford Fort Collins?
Cheap. Rent of $1,853 a month takes 16.6% 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area is $134,260 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $103,140 and $166,680.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Fort Collins?
Typical rent of $1,853 a month takes 16.6% 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 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.