How much does a physician assistant make in Sacramento?
$161,500a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $77.63 an hour or $13,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.63
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,440Median: $161,500Highest 10%: $225,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,440 | $34.83 | |
| 25th | $125,200 | $60.19 | |
| Median | $161,500 | $77.63 | |
| 75th | $182,000 | $87.49 | |
| 90th | $225,400 | $108.37 |
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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $161,900 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $77.63 ($161,500 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $161,500 against $135,900 nationally, 19% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $165,700, so Sacramento pays 3% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for physician assistant pay?
29 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $225,400 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.