PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available
One Medical · San Jose, CA
$165k–$197k/ year
New this week
Physician Assistant jobs in Cupertino, CA
Pay for physician assistants in the Cupertino area centers on $103.65 per hour, or about $215,600 a year. The lower quarter earns under $79.04 and the upper quarter over $115+. The CMS hospital directory lists 10 hospitals in the Cupertino metro area. That is 62% above the U.S. median of $64.07 per hour. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Cupertino.
- $103.65median pay per hour, San Jose
- $79–$115+typical range per hour
- 11open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physician Assistant roles near Cupertino
Roles in other cities of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available
One Medical · Sunnyvale, CA
$165k–$197k/ year
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available
One Medical · Palo Alto, CA
$165k–$197k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Oncology
Stanford Children's Health · Palo Alto, CA
$93.75–$114.84/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
RemotePosted 20 days ago
Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
One Medical · Remote · CA hiring
$165k–$197k/ year
RemotePosted 20 days ago
Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
One Medical · Remote · CA hiring
$165k–$197k/ year
RemotePosted 20 days ago
Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
One Medical · Remote · CA hiring
$165k–$197k/ year
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant / Certified Nurse Midwife, OBG Fertility Services
Stanford Children's Health · Sunnyvale, CA
$93.75–$114.84/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Pediatric CVICU
Stanford Children's Health · Palo Alto, CA
$93.75–$114.84/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Physician Assistant
Premise Health · Sunnyvale, CA
$133k–$166k/ year
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Surgery Kidney
Stanford Children's Health · Palo Alto, CA
$93.75–$114.84/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Named employers near Cupertino, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physician assistants near Cupertino
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| One Medical | 6 | $86.92 |
| Stanford Children's Health | 4 | $104.30 |
| Premise Health | 1 | $72.04 |
Physician Assistant pay in Cupertino, CA
The metro median is 34% above the California statewide median of $77.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.36 | $96,430 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $79.04 | $164,400 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Median | $103.65 | $215,600 | 62% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 79% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 79% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Cupertino
- Overall prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara run 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 112% above the U.S. average (index 211.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $103.65 median hour buys what $93.87 buys at the national price level, 47% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Cupertino paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,731
- Per year: $186,570
- Per month: $15,548
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Cupertino
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $192 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,988 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,844 |
Travel physician assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area
CMS lists 10 hospitals in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, 2 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Va Medical Center Palo Alto, CA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| El Camino Health Mountain View, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose San Jose, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Good Samaritan Hospital San Jose, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara Santa Clara, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Clara Valley Medical Center San Jose, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Hollister, CA | Critical access | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
| Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp At Stanford Palo Alto, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility-Sant Santa Clara, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| San Jose Behavioral Health San Jose, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Santa Clara County
HRSA lists 13 active primary care shortage designations that include Santa Clara County (13 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 16 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale, CA | 5 mi | $103.65/hr | 156,792 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 5 mi | $103.65/hr | 133,132 |
| Fremont, CA | 13 mi | $80.33/hr | 228,192 |
| Redwood City, CA | 16 mi | $80.33/hr | 82,982 |
| Union City, CA | 20 mi | $80.33/hr | 66,196 |
| Hayward, CA | 21 mi | $80.33/hr | 158,440 |
Physician Assistant jobs in California · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Cupertino
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Cupertino, CA?
Physician Assistants in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area have a median pay of $103.65 per hour, about $215,600 a year. The middle half earn between $79.04 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring physician assistants in Cupertino?
We list 11 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cupertino.
Do I need a California license to work in Cupertino as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Cupertino in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 13 active primary care shortage designations that include Santa Clara County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Cupertino?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cupertino is $192 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,988 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physician assistants in Cupertino?
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Your PA pay reportCupertino, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$104.30/ hr$94–$115
- Valley Children's HealthcareMadera, CA · 3 postings$103.69/ hr$75–$123
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$100.70/ hr$86–$108
- Sharp HealthcareLa Mesa, CA · 2 postings$96.72/ hr$80–$114
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$71Median$86.92High$108
62 PA postings with published pay in California, 58 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 62 PA roles
- Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Full time) Lakewood, CAPermanent$131k–$160k/ year
- Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remoteRemote$165k–$197k/ year
+ 60 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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