Physician Assistants Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $166,730 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $80.16
10th percentile $81,880
90th percentile $216,660
Employed locally 1,160
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,880
    25th
    $134,790
    50th (median)
    $166,730
    75th
    $177,830
    90th
    $216,660

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 194% Median Physician Assistants salary is 94% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,790
    Pharmacists $160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,300
    Respiratory Therapists $97,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Riverside, CA is $80.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.70 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Riverside, CA is 25.1% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $81,880 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $134,790.