Physician Assistants Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $156,210 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $75.10
10th percentile $86,510
90th percentile $220,200
Employed locally 4,710
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,510
    25th
    $125,840
    50th (median)
    $156,210
    75th
    $196,270
    90th
    $220,200

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 167% Median Physician Assistants salary is 67% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,600
    Pharmacists $158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Los Angeles, CA is $75.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.05 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Los Angeles, CA is 17.2% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $86,510 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,840.