California

Physician Assistants Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$169,110
+19.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$81.30
 
10th Percentile
$99,380
Entry level
90th Percentile
$225,190
Senior level
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Salary Range

Physician Assistants in California earn between $99,380 and $225,190, with a mean of $169,110. The national average for this role is $141,279.

$169,110 mean
10th Percentile$99,38090th Percentile$225,190

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$169,110
National Average$141,279
Washington$164,430
New Jersey$162,100
Oregon$155,300
New York$155,150
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.