California, CA · 2026
Physician Assistants Salary in California (2026)
Average across 17 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$180,971
per year
State Median
$174,054
per year
vs National Average
+28%
national avg: $141,280
25th %ile
$154,571
Entry
Average
$180,971
State avg
75th %ile
$210,048
Senior
Physician Assistants Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $220,961 | +22% | +4.1% |
| San Jose, CA | $219,266 | +21% | +4.1% |
| Fremont, CA | $208,246 | +15% | +4.1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $203,160 | +12% | +4.1% |
| Irvine, CA | $198,922 | +10% | +4.1% |
| Anaheim, CA | $195,531 | +8% | +4.1% |
| Long Beach, CA | $193,836 | +7% | +4.1% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $190,445 | +5% | +4.1% |
| San Diego, CA | $184,511 | +2% | +4.1% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $178,577 | -1% | +4.1% |
| Sacramento, CA | $165,015 | -9% | +4.1% |
| Riverside, CA | $164,167 | -9% | +4.1% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $156,538 | -14% | +4.1% |
| Stockton, CA | $153,147 | -15% | +4.1% |
| Modesto, CA | $148,909 | -18% | +4.1% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $148,061 | -18% | +4.1% |
| Fresno, CA | $147,213 | -19% | +4.1% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Physician Assistants salaries stack up across California cities.