salary$129,880 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Tucson, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$99,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$206,680per year
Jobs in the area290people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Tucson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,358 a month takes 12.5% 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 Tucson, AZ?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Tucson, AZ area is $129,880 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $99,760 and $206,680.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Tucson?
Typical rent of $1,358 a month takes 12.5% 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 Tucson, AZ metro area.