Physician Assistant Jobs in California
193 PA positions available including 130 FQHC jobs with loan repayment
Latest PA Jobs in California
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE • San Marcos, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health-Country Club Drive • Madera, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Oakhurst - Road 426 • Oakhurst, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Almond Health Center • Madera, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Matilda Torres HS • Madera, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Almond Campus Medical • Madera, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health Fresno UC • Fresno, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Chowchilla North • Chowchilla, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health- Millbrook Health Center • Fresno, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Coarsegold • Coarsegold, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health Los Banos • Los Banos, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Yosemite Avenue • Madera, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health –Tesoro Viejo • Madera, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Almond II • Madera, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Almond Campus UC • Madera, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Almond Campus Dental • Madera, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Madera South HS • Madera, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Almond Women's Health • Madera, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Madera Health Center • Madera, CA
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Camarena Health - Chowchilla Health Center • Chowchilla, CA
PA Salary in California — Federal Data
Source: BLS OEWS · May 2025 OEWSCalifornia ranks #2 of 51 reporting states for PA median pay — one of the top-paying states in the country.
- Median salary
- $165,650
- / year
- Mean salary
- $169,110
- / year
- Employment
- 13,600
- #2 of 51
- Location quotient
- 0.72
- vs. U.S. avg (1.00)
A location quotient of 0.72 means Physician Assistants are less concentrated in California than the national average, which typically reflects a smaller employment base rather than lower demand per capita.
PA Specialties in California
FQHC Opportunities
130 FQHC positions in California offer student loan repayment up to $75,000 over 2 years through NHSC.
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View California Guide →About Physician Assistant Jobs in California
California offers excellent opportunities for Physician Assistants (PAs) across various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, FQHCs, and private practices. With 193 current openings, California is actively recruiting qualified PAs to meet the growing healthcare needs of its population.
Many positions in California offer competitive compensation packages including sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment. FQHC positions are particularly attractive as they qualify for NHSC loan repayment programs that can provide up to $75,000 over 2 years toward student loan debt.
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