salary$130,240 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$82,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$171,310per year
Jobs in the area810people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Salt Lake City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 14.8% 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 Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $130,240 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $82,770 and $171,310.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 14.8% 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 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.