salary$198,070 a year$95 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$126,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$219,990per year
Jobs in the area350people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Bakersfield?
Cheap. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 12.2% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $198,070 a year ($95 an hour). Most earn between $126,200 and $219,990.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 12.2% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area.