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Physician Assistant Salary in Arizona (2026)
$64.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $100,336/year ($8,361/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 26th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 3,750 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $134,650 a year — though pay ranges from $106,030 for newcomers to $174,420 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $106,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $123,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $134,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $156,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $174,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,750 Physician Assistant jobs in Arizona (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Physician Assistant salary of $134,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $100,336 — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
| Gross (median) | $134,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,050 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,301 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$2,964 |
| Take-home (annual) | $100,336 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,361 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Arizona?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Arizona is $134,650 per year ($64.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $123,990 and $156,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $134,650, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $100,336 per year ($8,361 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,750 Physician Assistant jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.