DOL Median (San Francisco, CA)
$103,126
vs National
+14.6%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$74,459
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$103,126
+14.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physician Assistants in San Francisco, CA earns $103,126 in nominal terms, which is 14.6% 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 $74,459 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Francisco, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN GATE URGENT CARE, INC. | $149,760 | 1 |
| One Medical Group | $146,016 | 2 |
| UCSF Medical Center | $140,421 | 1 |
| TRES PEROS INC. | $65,832 | 2 |
| TRES PEROS INC. (FORMERLY, FINANCIAL DISTRICT FOOT | $65,832 | 2 |
| Foundation Physicians Medical Group | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Physician Assistants make in San Francisco, CA?
The median Physician Assistants salary in San Francisco, CA is $103,126 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a Physician Assistants?
A Physician Assistants in San Francisco, CA earns 14.6% more than the national median of $90,000, or $74,459 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.