salary$161,470 a year$78 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$225,400per year
Jobs in the area1,070people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Sacramento?
Cheap. Rent of $2,152 a month takes 16.0% 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $161,470 a year ($78 an hour). Most earn between $72,440 and $225,400.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 a month takes 16.0% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.