Physician Assistant Salary in San Francisco, CA

The average Physician Assistant in San Francisco, CA earns $204,450 per year, with most salaries falling between $182,700 and $246,500. That's 45% above the national average of $141,000 for this role.

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in San Francisco, CA

ExperienceAverageTypical range
Entry-level$160,950$136,300 – $194,300
Mid-level$204,450$182,700 – $246,500
Senior$249,400$203,000 – $301,600
Staff / Lead$304,500$245,050 – $381,350
Executive$397,300$307,400 – $532,150

Salary percentiles (mid-level)

$194,300
$204,450
$226,200

Figures are modeled market estimates for San Francisco, CA based on Earnable's salary dataset, updated 2026. Your actual pay depends on company, skills, and negotiation — look up your exact number.

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