salary$155,440 a year$75 an hour · median pay in the Fresno, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$206,250per year
Jobs in the area360people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Fresno?
Cheap. Rent of $1,789 a month takes 13.8% 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 Fresno, CA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Fresno, CA area is $155,440 a year ($75 an hour). Most earn between $64,400 and $206,250.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Fresno?
Typical rent of $1,789 a month takes 13.8% 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 Fresno, CA metro area.