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Physician Assistant Salary in Colorado (2026)
$64.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $98,013/year ($8,168/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 28th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 3,270 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $134,540 a year — though pay ranges from $104,590 for newcomers to $174,090 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $104,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $124,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $134,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $156,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $174,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,270 Physician Assistant jobs in Colorado (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Physician Assistant salary of $134,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $98,013 — an effective tax rate of 27.1%.
| Gross (median) | $134,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,024 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,292 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$5,211 |
| Take-home (annual) | $98,013 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,168 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Colorado?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Colorado is $134,540 per year ($64.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $124,100 and $156,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $134,540, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $98,013 per year ($8,168 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.1%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 3,270 Physician Assistant jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.