PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available
One Medical · San Jose, CA
$165k–$197k/ year
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Physician Assistant jobs in San Jose, CA
The median physician assistant pay in the San Jose area is $103.65 per hour ($215,600 a year), with the typical range running from $79.04 to $115+. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for San Jose. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in San Jose. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near San Jose.
- $103.65median pay per hour, San Jose
- $79–$115+typical range per hour
- 2open roles with published pay
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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
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physician Assistant II - Emergency Department (San Jose, On-Call)
Kaiser Permanente · San Jose, CA
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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 San Jose
- 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 San Jose 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 San Jose
| 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 San Jose
CMS lists 4 hospitals in San Jose, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Santa Clara Valley Medical Center San Jose, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | 10 mi | $103.65/hr | 133,132 |
| Milpitas, CA | 10 mi | $103.65/hr | 79,746 |
| Fremont, CA | 15 mi | $80.33/hr | 228,192 |
| Union City, CA | 24 mi | $80.33/hr | 66,196 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 25 mi | $74.30/hr | 62,581 |
| Watsonville, CA | 26 mi | $74.30/hr | 51,320 |
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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 San Jose
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in San Jose, 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 San Jose?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in San Jose. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Jose.
Do I need a California license to work in San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose?
The federal per diem benchmark in San Jose 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 San Jose?
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Your PA pay reportSan Jose, 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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