salary$161,890 a year$78 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$99,570per year
Top pay (top 10%)$220,580per year
Jobs in the area3,890people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Costa Mesa?
OK. Rent of $2,968 a month takes 22.0% 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 Costa Mesa, CA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $161,890 a year ($78 an hour). Most earn between $99,570 and $220,580.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Costa Mesa?
Typical rent of $2,968 a month takes 22.0% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.