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Physician Assistant salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for Physician Assistant roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.

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 Assistant II (Specialty) - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Full Time 10 Hour Days-Usc · Los Angeles, CA · $175K–$288K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Physician Assistant, Advanced Cardiac Surgery (Sign-On/Relocation Bonus Available)MemorialCare · Long Beach, CA · $185K–$285K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery - Per-Diem/Nights (12hr)MemorialCare · Long Beach, CA · $77.45–$112.32/hr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery - Per DiemMemorialCare · Los Angeles, CA · $133.00–$153.00/hr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Physician Assistant II - Orthopedic Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)Usc · Los Angeles, CA · $175K–$288K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
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Physician Assistant pay in other places

  1. United States$162K median · $125K–$204K typical · 24 postingsUnited States: middle half $125K–$204K, median $162K
  2. Los Angeles, CA$232K median · $210K–$232K typical · 6 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $210K–$232K, median $232K
  3. New York$186K median · $166K–$204K typical · 3 postingsNew York: middle half $166K–$204K, median $186K
  4. Remote$125K median · $125K–$125K typical · 3 postingsRemote: middle half $125K–$125K, median $125K

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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 $232K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Physician Assistant pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $197K–$232K. The top 10% list $297K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $174K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Physician Assistant jobs?

The median here is $232K, against $162K across all 25 postings for the role.

How many Physician Assistant jobs in California list pay?

8 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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