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Physician Assistant Jobs in California

Physician Assistant Jobs in California with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

396+ positions available

396+ Physician Assistant Jobs in California Available Now

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396 jobs

These 296 roles pay ~$187k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Jumpstart MD logo

Physician Assistant

Jumpstart MDEmployer score · SilverBurlingame, CA

Physician Assistant
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
No Call
Providence logo

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Family Practice

ProvidenceSanta Rosa, CA

Physician Assistant
$171,000-$218,000
2w ago
No Weekends
Stanford Medicine Children's Health logo

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant / Certified Nurse Midwife, OBG Fertility Services

Stanford Medicine Children's HealthSunnyvale, CA

Physician Assistant
$93.75-$114.84 per hour
2w ago
No Nights
Starling Oncology logo

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Oncology

Starling OncologyWest Covina, CA

Physician Assistant
$120,000-$180,000
2w ago
No Weekends
Sutter Health logo

Physician Assistant, Westside Internal Medicine

Sutter HealthSanta Cruz, CA

Physician Assistant
$159,000-$222,000
3w ago
Weekdays OnlyNo NightsNo Weekends
Concentra logo

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

ConcentraEmployer score · SilverSan Bernardino, CA

Physician Assistant
$155,000-$185,000
3w ago
No Weekends
Concentra logo

Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner PRN

ConcentraEmployer score · SilverStockton, CA

Physician Assistant
$80-$120 per hour
3w ago
Weekdays OnlyNo NightsNo Weekends
Concentra logo

Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner PRN

ConcentraEmployer score · SilverBrentwood, CA

Physician Assistant
$80-$120 per hour
3w ago
Weekdays OnlyNo NightsNo Weekends
Concentra logo

Physician Assistant FLOAT

ConcentraEmployer score · SilverConcord, CA

Physician Assistant
$175,000-$190,000
3w ago
No Weekends
Concentra logo

Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner PRN

ConcentraEmployer score · SilverModesto, CA

Physician Assistant
$80-$120 per hour
3w ago
Weekdays OnlyNo NightsNo Weekends
Concentra logo

Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner PRN

ConcentraEmployer score · SilverPleasanton, CA

Physician Assistant
$80-$120 per hour
3w ago
Weekdays OnlyNo NightsNo Weekends
Concentra logo

Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner PRN

ConcentraEmployer score · SilverConcord, CA

Physician Assistant
$80-$120 per hour
3w ago
Weekdays OnlyNo NightsNo Weekends
Cedars-Sinai logo

Surgical Physician Assistant - Full-Time - Sports Medicine - Cedars-Sinai Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Anaheim/LA (by LAX Airport) / Marina Del Rey

Cedars-SinaiLos Angeles, CA

Physician Assistant
$77.62-$124.19 per hour
3w ago
No Weekends
SENT Management Services logo

Physician Assistant

SENT Management ServicesStockton, CA

Physician Assistant
$120,000-$145,000
3w ago
No CallNo Weekends
Marin Health logo

Physician Assistant, Vascular Surgery, (Greenbrae), Part-Time, (20 Hour Week), Days

Marin HealthGreenbrae, CA

Physician Assistant
$92.96-$127.12 per hour
3w ago
No Nights

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How California Compares for Physician Assistant Pay

California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physician assistant postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$164k
Pay rank
#2 of 51
Work-life balance
5.0/10 · #25
Open listings
1860

Physician Assistant roles in California advertise $26k above the $138k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $171k.

Physician Assistant median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$164k—5.0/101860
Alaska#1$171k+$6k4.7/1037
Oregonborders$158k−$6k5.7/10402
Washington#4$157k−$7k5.2/10585
South Dakota#5$153k−$12k5.0/10181
Maine#6$152k−$12k6.5/10156
Nevadaborders$146k−$19k5.9/10106
Arizonaborders$141k−$24k5.4/10556

“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Physician Assistant Jobs in California: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician assistant jobs in california. With 396+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physician Assistant Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 6.4/10, with 10% with no on-call requirements, 75% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for physician assistant jobs in california include Concentra, Marin Health, Jumpstart MD, Providence, and more. Positions span physician assistant jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician assistant jobs in california, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $107K, trending up 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 25,113+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

A few things worth knowing

About PA jobs in California.

How much do physician assistants earn in California?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physician assistants. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid physician assistants jobs available?

Some physician assistants roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which physician assistants jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every physician assistant role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 10% with no on-call and 75% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring physician assistants in California right now?

Employers currently hiring for physician assistant roles include Concentra, Marin Health, Jumpstart MD, Providence, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many physician assistant jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 396 physician assistants positions in California listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.