How much does a physician assistant make in Los Angeles?
$161,900a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $77.83 an hour or $13,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.83
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 3,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,570Median: $161,900Highest 10%: $220,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,570 | $47.87 | |
| 25th | $134,600 | $64.69 | |
| Median | $161,900 | $77.83 | |
| 75th | $205,000 | $98.54 | |
| 90th | $220,600 | $106.05 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| San Jose, CA | $223,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $198,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $184,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $179,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $172,800 |
| Napa, CA | $172,200 |
| Salinas, CA | $170,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $166,500 |
| Modesto, CA | $165,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $165,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $165,200 |
| Chico, CA | $164,800 |
| Merced, CA | $164,100 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $162,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $162,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $161,500 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $159,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $158,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $155,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $154,800 |
| Redding, CA | $150,000 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $77.83 ($161,900 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $161,900 against $135,900 nationally, 19% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $165,700, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for physician assistant pay?
26 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $220,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.