Physician Assistant Salary in California
Physician Assistant pay in California, explained
Physician assistants in California earn a median of $165,650 per year ($79.64 per hour), which is 22% above the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $99,380, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $225,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.
Is $165,650 good pay in California?
Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $165,650 is worth about $149,612 in national buying power — ranking California #10 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).
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Physician Assistant in California: FAQ
How much do physician assistants make in California?
Physician assistants in California earn a median of $165,650 per year ($79.64 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.
Does California pay physician assistants well?
At $165,650, California pays 22% above the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 13,600 work in the state.