Physician Assistants Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $163,190 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly $78.46
10th percentile $106,280
90th percentile $216,010
Employed locally 160
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,280
    25th
    $147,970
    50th (median)
    $163,190
    75th
    $212,030
    90th
    $216,010

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 159% Median Physician Assistants salary is 59% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,180
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,330
    Pharmacists $174,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Santa Rosa, CA is $78.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 22.5% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $106,280 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $147,970.