Average Physician Assistant Salary

$92.55/hour

The average salary for a Physician Assistant in California is $92.55 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $88.72.

Last updated on December 20, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physician Assistant salaries in California compared to National Averages

$92.55/hour

California

4% higher than the US average.

$88.72/hour

United States

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physician Assistant jobs in California?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Kaiser Permanente$93$112

Last updated on December 20, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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