salary$134,650 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,920per year
Jobs in the area3,050people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Phoenix?
Cheap. Rent of $1,893 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 Phoenix, AZ?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $134,650 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $106,860 and $173,920.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Phoenix?
Typical rent of $1,893 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.