Physician Assistants Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $183,930 +38% vs national
Median hourly $88.43
10th percentile $140,430
90th percentile $209,170
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $140,430
    25th
    $157,750
    50th (median)
    $183,930
    75th
    $209,170
    90th
    $209,170

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 169% Median Physician Assistants salary is 69% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $166,730

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $166,730
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Psychiatric Technicians $83,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $81,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $81,310
    Pharmacists $203,950
    Recreational Therapists $107,810
    Emergency Medical Technicians $49,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Napa, CA is $88.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.12 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Napa, CA is 38% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $140,430 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $157,750.