DOL Median (California)
$96,977
vs National
+7.8%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,019
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$96,977
+7.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physician Assistants in California earns $96,977 in nominal terms, which is 7.8% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,019 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN GATE URGENT CARE, INC. | $149,760 | 1 |
| One Medical Group | $146,016 | 2 |
| UCSF Medical Center | $140,421 | 1 |
| QUARTERLINE CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | $140,000 | 3 |
| California Emergency Physicians Medical Group | $135,200 | 4 |
| CEP America-California | $126,880 | 2 |
| CEP AMERICA - CALIFORNIA | $126,880 | 2 |
| EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS URGENT CARE | $120,515 | 4 |
| GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS | $112,500 | 5 |
| FAMILY HEALTHCARE NETWORK | $100,799 | 2 |
| CEP AMERICACALIFORNIA | $99,840 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS (CEP) AMERICA | $99,840 | 3 |
| AMPLA HEALTH | $94,113 | 1 |
| CHRISTOPHER C LAI M D A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION | $93,600 | 1 |
| El Portal Radiation Oncology Center, Inc. | $92,040 | 1 |
| PREMIER EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS OF CALIFORNIA MEDICAL | $90,000 | 1 |
| NEWSTART MEDICAL GROUP INC. | $88,000 | 3 |
| GREGORY K HONG MEDICAL CORPORATION | $82,526 | 2 |
| LARRY T. KHOO, M.D., INC. | $80,875 | 2 |
| COMPREHENSIVE UROLOGY MEDICAL GROUP | $80,000 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Physician Assistants
Rochester, MN · $189,750Franklin, VA · $150,000Watertown, NE · $140,000Travis AFB, CA · $140,000Clovis, CA · $135,200Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physician Assistants make in California?
The median Physician Assistants salary in California is $96,977 based on 36 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Physician Assistants?
A Physician Assistants in California earns 7.8% more than the national median of $90,000, or $70,019 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.