Physician Assistants Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $159,270 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $76.57
10th percentile $120,970
90th percentile $204,950
Employed locally 250
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $120,970
    25th
    $137,970
    50th (median)
    $159,270
    75th
    $191,170
    90th
    $204,950

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 235% Median Physician Assistants salary is 135% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $166,730

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,680
    Pharmacists $162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Bakersfield, CA is $76.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.76 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Bakersfield, CA is 19.5% above the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $120,970 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $137,970.