Physician Assistants Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $150,840 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $72.52
10th percentile $103,070
90th percentile $200,870
Employed locally 130
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,070
    25th
    $135,820
    50th (median)
    $150,840
    75th
    $168,390
    90th
    $200,870

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 157% Median Physician Assistants salary is 57% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,640
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $287,230
    Physical Therapists $121,330
    Dental Hygienists $132,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Santa Maria, CA is $72.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.21 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Santa Maria, CA is 13.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $103,070 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,820.