Physician Assistant salary in Utah
What physician assistants earn in Utah and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$134,740$64.78 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$123,570 – $152,480Top 10%: $171,430+
Jobs1,6100.89× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Utah cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $130,240 | $62.62 | 810 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $134,490 | $64.66 | 300 |
| Ogden, UT | $135,930 | $65.35 | 220 |
| St. George, UT | $138,110 | $66.40 | 110 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $139,740 | $67.18 | 80 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $127,350 | $61.23 | 60 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $129,940 | $62.47 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Utah
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Missouri · $135,130 Iowa · $134,770 Nevada · $134,660 Arizona · $134,650 Texas · $134,550 Colorado · $134,540
Other healthcare salaries in Utah
Registered Nurses · $84,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,880 Nursing Assistants · $39,840 Medical Assistants · $45,360 Dental Assistants · $37,760 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,140 Dental Hygienists · $91,120 Physicians, All Other · $228,060 Pharmacists · $144,240 Nurse Practitioners · $130,920 Physical Therapists · $99,880
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Utah?
Physician Assistants in Utah earned a median of $134,740 a year ($64.78 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $123,570 to $152,480.
Where in Utah do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Utah, pay was highest in St. George, UT at $138,110.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.