salary$165,730 a year$80 an hour · median pay in the Modesto, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$92,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$224,310per year
Jobs in the area210people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Modesto?
Cheap. Rent of $1,988 a month takes 14.4% 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 Modesto, CA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Modesto, CA area is $165,730 a year ($80 an hour). Most earn between $92,540 and $224,310.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Modesto?
Typical rent of $1,988 a month takes 14.4% 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 Modesto, CA metro area.