salary$170,180 a year$82 an hour · median pay in the Salinas, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$146,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$453,100per year
Jobs in the area130people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Salinas?
Cheap. Rent of $2,412 a month takes 17.0% 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 Salinas, CA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Salinas, CA area is $170,180 a year ($82 an hour). Most earn between $146,500 and $453,100.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Salinas?
Typical rent of $2,412 a month takes 17.0% 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 Salinas, CA metro area.