salary$165,490 a year$80 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$224,010per year
Jobs in the area1,020people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Temecula?
OK. Rent of $2,895 a month takes 21.0% 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 Temecula, CA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $165,490 a year ($80 an hour). Most earn between $77,310 and $224,010.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Temecula?
Typical rent of $2,895 a month takes 21.0% 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.