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Physician Assistant Salary in Utah (2026)
$64.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,297/year ($8,108/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 24th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 1,610 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $134,740 a year — though pay ranges from $82,910 for newcomers to $171,430 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $82,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $123,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $134,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $152,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $171,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,610 Physician Assistant jobs in Utah (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Physician Assistant salary of $134,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,297 — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
| Gross (median) | $134,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,072 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,308 |
| Utah state income tax | −$6,063 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,297 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,108 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Utah paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Utah?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Utah is $134,740 per year ($64.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $123,570 and $152,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Utah?
- On the median salary of $134,740, a single filer in Utah takes home about $97,297 per year ($8,108 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,610 Physician Assistant jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.