273+ Physician Assistant Jobs in California
Physician Assistant positions in California with $100K-$140K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
273+ positions available
273+ Physician Assistant Jobs in California Available Now
These 213 roles pay ~$185k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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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.
Physician Assistant roles in California advertise $27k above the $136k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $178k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $164k | — | 5.4/10 | 1428 |
| Alaska#1 | $178k | +$14k | 6.9/10 | 32 |
| Hawaii#2 | $165k | +$1k | 5.8/10 | 20 |
| Washington#4 | $156k | −$7k | 5.4/10 | 505 |
| New Hampshire#5 | $155k | −$9k | 6.6/10 | 83 |
| Oregonborders | $149k | −$15k | 6.2/10 | 288 |
| Arizonaborders | $139k | −$25k | 5.4/10 | 454 |
| Nevadaborders | $135k | −$28k | 5.9/10 | 79 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
California Jobs
273+ physician assistant positions in California
Competitive Pay
Earn $100K-$140K with benefits
Updated Daily
New positions added daily
Physician Assistant Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician assistant jobs in california. With 273+ open positions and salaries ranging from $72K to $261K, 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 1.5/10. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Kaweah Health, Claris Health, Carbon Health, 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, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) 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 $104K. This data is derived from 72,411+ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physician assistants earn in California?
Listed physician assistants in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $72K to $261K per year, with a median near $142K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Kaweah Health, Claris Health, Carbon Health, 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 273+ physician assistants positions in California listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
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