Physician Assistants Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 28 metro areas • California
Physician Assistants in California earn a median salary of $159,836 per year on average across 28 metro and nonmetro areas, +19.9% vs the national median of $133,260. An estimated 12,080 physician assistants are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $138,440 to $215,600 depending on location.
$159,836
Avg median salary in California
$215,600
Highest paying metro
$138,440
Lowest paying metro
12,080
Employed in California
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Physician Assistants salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $215,600 | $164,410 | — | — |
| Napa, CA | $183,930 | $157,750 | $209,170 | — |
| Vallejo, CA | $180,540 | $151,140 | $211,190 | 130 |
| Modesto, CA | $178,520 | $156,240 | $182,630 | 200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $167,090 | $135,240 | $207,360 | 1,980 |
| Riverside, CA | $166,730 | $134,790 | $177,830 | 1,160 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $164,750 | $138,690 | $178,160 | 90 |
| Salinas, CA | $163,700 | $150,520 | $205,560 | 170 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $163,190 | $147,970 | $212,030 | 160 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $160,310 | $149,970 | $171,440 | 40 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $159,270 | $137,970 | $191,170 | 250 |
| North Coast Region of California | $158,300 | $137,290 | $186,540 | 70 |
| Hanford, CA | $156,410 | $134,480 | $169,770 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $156,210 | $125,840 | $196,270 | 4,710 |
| El Centro, CA | $154,790 | $131,350 | $171,140 | 40 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $154,540 | $121,340 | $162,560 | — |
| Sacramento, CA | $153,630 | $122,880 | $190,980 | 760 |
| San Diego, CA | $153,530 | $122,140 | $172,060 | 1,100 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $152,240 | $136,290 | $174,030 | 100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $150,840 | $135,820 | $168,390 | 130 |
| Fresno, CA | $150,650 | $125,920 | $170,610 | 350 |
| Oxnard, CA | $150,610 | $134,150 | $163,100 | 150 |
| Redding, CA | $150,380 | $138,420 | $161,940 | 60 |
| Yuba City, CA | $148,960 | $126,170 | $172,510 | 40 |
| Chico, CA | $148,370 | $136,860 | $179,670 | 80 |
| Visalia, CA | $147,350 | $125,500 | $170,610 | 90 |
| Merced, CA | $146,530 | $121,630 | $172,590 | 50 |
| Stockton, CA | $138,440 | $131,040 | $169,660 | 130 |