Physician Assistant Salary in San Francisco, CA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$166,344
Hourly Rate
$79.97
/hour
Jobs in Area
212
employed
Physician Assistant Salary Range in San Francisco, CA
Annual Salary Range
$112k
10th percentile
$137k
25th
$200k
75th
$242k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $111,784 | $53.74 |
| 25th Percentile | $137,456 | $66.08 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $166,344 | $79.97 |
| 75th Percentile | $199,734 | $96.03 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $241,986 | $116.34 |
| Average (Mean) | $180,662 | $86.86 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Physician Assistant salary in San Francisco, CA is $166,344 per year or $79.97 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How San Francisco, CA Compares
vs National Average
$126,010
vs California Average
$122,119
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$98,254
Cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 69.3% above the national average.
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