Physician Assistants Salary Guide for California
physician assistants working in California earn an average of $144,520.00 per year, based on the latest available data.
Key Statistics
California vs National Salary Trends
The chart below compares California's physician assistants salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if California offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.
California demonstrates a strong upward salary trend for physician assistants, surpassing the national average. This indicates a favorable market for professionals in the field within the state.
Local Market Analysis
Salaries for physician assistants can vary significantly within California. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Napa
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Vallejo-Fairfield
Yuba City
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade
Santa Rosa
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Modesto
San Diego-Carlsbad
Visalia-Porterville
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
El Centro
Chico
Fresno
Merced
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
Santa Cruz-Watsonville
Bakersfield
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande
Hanford-Corcoran
Redding
Salinas
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
Madera
Stockton-Lodi
Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.