- Open jobs
- 52
- Agencies hiring
- 4
- Median pay in listings
- $126/hour
- Median wage in California (BLS)
- $79.64/hour
Locum Tenens PA - Orthopedic Surgery Job in CA
Locums PA - Orthopedic Surgery Job in California
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Locums PA - Pediatrics Position in CA
Locums PA - Family Practice Job in California
Locums PA - Urgent Care Job in California
Locums PA - Women's Health Opportunity in CA
Locum Tenens PA - Women's Health Opportunity in CA
Locum Tenens PA - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Opportunity in CA
Locums PA - Neurosurgery Job in CA
Locum Tenens PA - Urgent Care Job Opportunity in CA
Locum Tenens PA - Pain Management Position in California
Locum Tenens PA - Family Practice Opportunity in California
Locums PA - Family Practice Job in CA
Locums PA - Family Practice Job in California
Locums Family Practice or Urgent Care Physician Assistant Job in CA
Locum Tenens PA - Family Practice Position in California
Locums PA - Hematology Oncology Opportunity in CA
Locum Tenens Women's Health or OB-GYN Physician Assistant Job Opportunity in California
Locums PA - Hematology Oncology Position in CA
Locums PA - Cardiology Job Opportunity in California
Locums PA - Pediatrics Job Opportunity in California
Locums Family Practice or Urgent Care Physician Assistant Job in California
Locum Tenens Family Practice or Urgent Care Physician Assistant Opportunity in California
Locums Family Practice or Pediatric Physician Assistant Job in California
Locums Urgent Care or Family Practice Physician Assistant Opportunity in California
Locum Tenens PA - Family Practice Job Opportunity in CA
Locum Tenens PA - Family Practice Opportunity in California
Locum Tenens PA - Family Practice Position in California
Locums PA - Family Practice Job in CA
Physician Assistant pay in California
The median wage for Physician Assistant jobs in California is $79.64 per hour ($165,651 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $126/hour. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Locum tenens physicians, NPs and PAs need an active license in the state of the assignment, DEA registration and hospital credentialing. Locum agencies typically pay for licensing, malpractice insurance, travel and housing.
Agencies hiring for Physician Assistant jobs in California
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Weatherby Healthcare | 29 | — |
| CompHealth | 20 | — |
| GHR Healthcare | 2 | $128/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 1 | $125/hr |
Cities with the most Physician Assistant jobs
Porterville (5), Visalia (5), Eureka (3), Berkeley (3), Lodi (2), Santa Cruz (2), Fresno (2), Fortuna (2), Los Angeles (2), Redding (2), Modesto (2), Ivanhoe (2)
FAQ
How much does a Physician Assistant make in California?
The median wage for Physician Assistant jobs in California is $79.64 per hour (about $165,651 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physician Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $126 per hour.
How many Physician Assistant jobs are open in California?
52 Physician Assistant jobs from 4 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Locum tenens physicians, NPs and PAs need an active license in the state of the assignment, DEA registration and hospital credentialing. Locum agencies typically pay for licensing, malpractice insurance, travel and housing.