California, CA · 2026
Physician Assistants Salary in California (2026)
Average across 17 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$167,150
per year
State Median
$166,548
per year
vs National Average
+28%
national avg: $130,490
25th %ile
$138,469
Entry
Average
$167,150
State avg
75th %ile
$194,344
Senior
Physician Assistants Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $204,086 | +22% | +3.1% |
| San Jose, CA | $202,520 | +21% | +4.1% |
| Fremont, CA | $192,342 | +15% | +5.1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $187,644 | +12% | +5.9% |
| Irvine, CA | $183,729 | +10% | +6% |
| Anaheim, CA | $180,598 | +8% | +5% |
| Long Beach, CA | $179,032 | +7% | +5% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $175,900 | +5% | +6.1% |
| San Diego, CA | $170,419 | +2% | +5.8% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $164,939 | -1% | +6.2% |
| Sacramento, CA | $152,412 | -9% | +4% |
| Riverside, CA | $151,629 | -9% | +6.3% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $144,582 | -14% | +6.4% |
| Stockton, CA | $141,451 | -15% | +4.2% |
| Modesto, CA | $137,536 | -18% | +4.5% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $136,753 | -18% | +6.3% |
| Fresno, CA | $135,970 | -19% | +3.7% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Physician Assistants salaries stack up across California cities.