Physician Assistants Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $153,630 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $73.86
10th percentile $93,700
90th percentile $217,700
Employed locally 760
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,700
    25th
    $122,880
    50th (median)
    $153,630
    75th
    $190,980
    90th
    $217,700

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 163% Median Physician Assistants salary is 63% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Sacramento, CA is $73.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.37 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Sacramento, CA is 15.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $93,700 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,880.