salary$164,780 a year$79 an hour · median pay in the Chico, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$129,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$202,110per year
Jobs in the area130people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Chico?
Cheap. Rent of $1,675 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 Chico, CA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Chico, CA area is $164,780 a year ($79 an hour). Most earn between $129,170 and $202,110.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Chico?
Typical rent of $1,675 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 Chico, CA metro area.