Physician Assistants Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 51 · CA
19.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $169,110 ≈ $81/hr
Median annual salary $165,650
Employment 13,600
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $99,380P25 $136,730 Median $165,650P75 $206,990P90 $225,190
About 80% of physician assistantss in California earn between $99,380 and $225,190. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physician assistants salary in California is $169,110, about 19.7% above the U.S. average ($141,280). That works out to roughly $81/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $223,640 | $207,660 | 1,030 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $198,070 | $177,840 | 350 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $184,380 | $182,610 | 1,830 |
| Yuba City, CA | $183,460 | $174,990 | 40 |
| Vallejo, CA | $179,520 | $182,520 | 150 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $174,670 | $184,480 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $172,750 | $171,940 | 140 |
| Napa, CA | $172,170 | $174,120 | 50 |