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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Physician Assistant Salary After Tax in Scottsdale

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท AZ ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 1.31

Physician Assistant Salary Range

25th Percentile

$105,000

Take-home:

$79,628

$6,636/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$126,000

Take-home:

$93,724

$7,810/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$148,000

Take-home:

$108,211

$9,018/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $126,000

Gross Salary$126,000
Federal Tax(15.5%)โ€“$19,487
AZ State Taxโ€“$3,150
Social Securityโ€“$7,812
Medicareโ€“$1,827
Annual Take-Home$93,724
$7,810Monthly
$3,605Bi-Weekly
25.62%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Scottsdale

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)23.7% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,850/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$2,300/mo

COL Index

1.31

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,952/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $7,810 ($93,720/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,905

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$2,343

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,562

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$46,860

Wants / year

$28,116

Savings / year

$18,744

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician Assistant salary in Scottsdale?

The median Physician Assistant salary in Scottsdale (AZ) is $126,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $105,000 and the 75th percentile is $148,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Scottsdale?

At the median salary of $126,000, a Physician Assistant in AZ takes home approximately $93,724 per year ($7,810/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 25.62%.

Can a Physician Assistant afford rent in Scottsdale?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Scottsdale is $1,850/month. On the median Physician Assistant salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 23.7%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,952/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Physician Assistant salaries in Scottsdale?

Scottsdale has a cost-of-living index of 1.31 (1.00 = national average). Scottsdale is 31% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Physician Assistant salary.