Physician Assistant Salary in California
Based on 14K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$161,080
$77.442/hr
vs National Average
$131,771
+22.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$95K – $219K
14K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Physician Assistant in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $94,870 |
| 25th percentile | $130,020 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $161,080 |
| 75th percentile | $197,600 |
| 90th percentile | $219,300 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physician Assistant in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $142,520 |
| 2023 | $157,490 |
| 2024 | $161,080 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $142,520 | $119,792 |
| 2023 | $157,490 | $128,247 |
| 2024 | $161,080 | $131,771 |