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Physician Assistant salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 137 open job postings for Physician Assistant roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Physician Assistant postings in California

  1. Physician AssistantConcentra · Riverside, CA · $55.00–$70.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Physician AssistantConcentra · Riverside, CA · $55.00–$70.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology (ENT) / Head & Neck Surgery (San Francisco, CA)Sutter Health · San Francisco, CA · $98.00–$138.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Physician Assistant - Family Practice - Internal Medicine - Mid-shift - Regular Part-Time - WeekendsCommunity Memorial Healthcare · Camarillo, CA · $82.27–$109.69/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Physician Assistant (Aeromedical)Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · California · $112K–$145K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Physician Assistant pay in other places

  1. United States$140K median, $128K–$160K typical, 1,088 postingsUnited States: middle half $128K–$160K, median $140K
  2. New York$146K median, $128K–$164K typical, 199 postingsNew York: middle half $128K–$164K, median $146K
  3. New York City, NY$157K median, $146K–$186K typical, 54 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $146K–$186K, median $157K
  4. Maryland$133K median, $129K–$133K typical, 50 postingsMaryland: middle half $129K–$133K, median $133K
  5. New Jersey$140K median, $131K–$177K typical, 45 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $131K–$177K, median $140K
  6. Canada$117K median, $114K–$167K typical, 40 postingsCanada: middle half $114K–$167K, median $117K
  7. Massachusetts$159K median, $148K–$161K typical, 37 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $148K–$161K, median $159K
  8. Washington$153K median, $142K–$166K typical, 35 postingsWashington: middle half $142K–$166K, median $153K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Physician Assistant make in California?

The median posted base pay for Physician Assistant jobs in California is $175K a year, from 137 job postings with pay at 71 companies.

What is the typical Physician Assistant pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $151K–$206K. The top 10% list $235K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $135K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Physician Assistant jobs?

The median here is $175K, against $139K across all 1,153 postings for the role.

How many Physician Assistant jobs in California list pay?

137 open postings at 71 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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