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Physician assistant salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Physician Assistant make in California?

Average base salary

$147,859
15%
above national average
Average $147,859
Low $106,449
High $205,378

The average salary for a physician assistant is $147,859 per year in California. 1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Physician Assistant job openings in California

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Physician Assistant Head & Nec...
Provider Solutions & Development4.5out of 5 stars.
Santa Monica, CA
$176,176 - $237,880 a year
Full-time
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Physician Assistant in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Veterans Evaluation Services
 
$468,000per year
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RightPro Staffing
 
$447,200per year
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StemExpress
 
$348,400per year
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Insync Consulting Services
 
$342,160per year
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Pulse Clinical Alliance
 
$320,320per year
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Legacy Personnel Inc
 
$308,533per year
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Highest paying cities for Physician Assistants near California

  1. Eureka, CA
    $185,255 per year
  2. Susanville, CA
    $183,615 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $168,836 per year
  4. Redding, CA
    $164,262 per year
  5. Woodland, CA
    $153,088 per year

Where can a Physician Assistant earn more?

Compare salaries for Physician Assistants in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Physician Assistant get paid in California?

Senior Physician Assistant

Job openings
Average $175,169 per year