Physician Assistant salary in California, 2026: $117,412–$161,134 advertised across 10 listings
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 10 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (47) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
- Median advertised range
- $117,412–$161,134
- per year, base pay
- Middle half
- $104,245–$234,217
- 25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
- Listings counted
- 10
- of 57 live Physician Assistant listings in California
- As of
- November 8, 2026
- Refreshed hourly from live listings
By employment type
| Type | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| full-time | 10 | $117,412–$161,134 |
Employers with the most listings
| Employer | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 4 | $148,228–$234,217 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 3 | $102,246–$132,923 |
| Air National Guard Units | 1 | $111,896–$145,468 |
| One Medical | 1 | $122,928–$136,240 |
| Tenet Healthcare | 1 | $110,240–$176,800 |
Quick answers
- What does a Physician Assistant make in California?
- Across 10 live Physician Assistant listings in California with advertised pay, the median base range is $117,412–$161,134 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $104,245 at the low end to $234,217 at the high end.
- Does Physician Assistant pay differ by employment type in California?
- 10 full-time listings advertise a median of $117,412–$161,134.
- Who is hiring Physician Assistants in California and what do they offer?
- Veterans Health Administration (4, median $148,228–$234,217), Military Treatment Facilities under DHA (3, median $102,246–$132,923), Air National Guard Units (1, median $111,896–$145,468), One Medical (1, median $122,928–$136,240) and Tenet Healthcare (1, median $110,240–$176,800).Veterans Health AdministrationMilitary Treatment Facilities under DHAAir National Guard UnitsOne MedicalTenet Healthcare
- How many Physician Assistant jobs in California are open right now?
- 57 live Physician Assistant listings in California on ScrubHub today, of which 10 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Physician Assistant jobs in California
- How is this pay report calculated?
- Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 10 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (47) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
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