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Physician Assistant Salary in Albuquerque, NM
A mid-level Physician Assistant in Albuquerque, NM earns a median $139,920, ranging $106,240 (P25) to $179,420 (P90).
Physician Assistant salary percentiles in Albuquerque, NM
Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.
| Percentile | Annual base |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $106,240 |
| Median (50th) | $139,920 |
| 75th percentile | $153,240 |
| 90th percentile | $179,420 |
| Mean | $135,580 |
Job outlook
Nationally, Physician Assistants is projected to grow +26.6% with ~12,200 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.
Methodology
These Physician Assistant bands for Albuquerque, NM draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES). Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this physician assistant salary data for Albuquerque, NM come from?
Every percentile for physician assistant roles in Albuquerque, NM is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.
Are Albuquerque, NM physician assistant salaries self-reported?
No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this Albuquerque, NM figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.
How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for Albuquerque, NM?
They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for physician assistant roles in the Albuquerque, NM metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.
How current is the Albuquerque, NM data?
BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the physician assistant figures for Albuquerque, NM refresh on a quarterly cadence.
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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.