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Physician Assistants Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 51 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physician assistants make in California?
The median physician assistants salary in California is $165,650 per year (mean $169,110), and about 80% earn between $99,380 and $225,190.
How much do physician assistants make per hour in California?
Roughly $81 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $169,110 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for physician assistants?
California ranks #1 of 51 states for physician assistants pay. Its mean salary of $169,110 is about 19.7% above the U.S. average of $141,280.
Which metro areas in California pay physician assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for physician assistants are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($223,640), Bakersfield-Delano, CA ($198,070), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($184,380), by median annual wage.