Physician Assistants Salary in California

Real compensation data from 5,234 verified professionals

Salary Ranges by Experience

Entry Level

$105,000

0-2 years experience

Mid-Career

$128,000

3-7 years experience

Senior Level

$158,000

8+ years experience

Adjusted for California's cost of living index (142)

Your salary of $128,000 feels like:

$90,100

compared to national average

San Francisco

178 employers hiring

$155,000

median salary

Los Angeles

312 employers hiring

$138,000

median salary

San Diego

145 employers hiring

$132,000

median salary

✓Top 10% earn $185,000 with Dermatology, orthopedic surgery, hospitalist experience
✓Night shift differential: +$18,000/year average
✓Sign-on bonuses: $15,000 common in this market

Base Salary$128,000

Bonuses & Incentives$8,500

Benefits Value$12,000

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