Are you a Physician Assistant professional seeking lucrative locums Advanced Practice opportunities in California? Look no further! Here are 4 of the highest paying locums Physician Assistant jobs available in California. As of Aug 22, 2026, the top three highest paying jobs in California are as follows:
While these are the top-paying positions in California currently, it’s important to note that there are a total of 4 locums Physician Assistant jobs available in California, each offering unique benefits. Choosing a locums job over a permanent position allows you the flexibility to explore different healthcare settings, gain diverse experiences, and maintain a better work-life balance.
Are you a Physician Assistant Advanced Practice professional seeking locums job opportunities in California? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding temporary positions that align with your career goals. With a total of 4 Locum Tenens Physician Assistant jobs currently available, your next exciting opportunity awaits.
When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locums opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. The pay rates for our current temporary Physician Assistant Advanced Practice jobs in California range from $141k per year to $224k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on 50 Physician Assistant jobs in was $186k per year. As of Aug 22, 2026, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs stands at $181k per year.
Understanding the salary landscape is crucial when evaluating your career options. Based on historical data from the last year of posted locums tenens Physician Assistant jobs in California, the average annual salary remains steady at $186k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job in California for a temporary Physician Assistant position in the past year reached $295k annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Physician Assistant field.
AMN Healthcare recognizes the importance of flexibility in your career. As of Aug 22, 2026, we offer temp Physician Assistant jobs in California with various starting dates, including Sep 4, 2026 (4 jobs). This flexibility allows you to plan your assignments according to your preferences, making your transition into a new role seamless.
Temporary jobs in California for Physician Assistant Advanced Practices span across various healthcare facilities, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (19 jobs), Clinic (10 jobs), Children’s Hospital (2 jobs), and Hospital (1 job) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.
Opting for a temporary position offers unique benefits, including:
Ready to embark on your next locums adventure? Explore our exclusive Locums Physician Assistant jobs in California on AMNHealthcare.com and take the first step towards a dynamic and rewarding career in healthcare. Your dream job is just a click away!
At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Physician Assistant locum tenens job in California. We’ve compiled information about salary ranges and trends over the last 3 months, along with other important statistics about types of healthcare facilities offering work in California so you have the latest at your fingertips.
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Request StaffingAMN Healthcare has helped fill 50 Physician Assistant jobs in California. The average salary for these recently filled jobs is $186k per year. These jobs have been placed in facilities like Short Term Acute Care Hospital (18 jobs), Clinic (9 jobs), Children’s Hospital (2 jobs), and Hospital (1 job) facilities.
In California, facilities like Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center Redding and Kaiser Permanente – Fontana Medical Center all have departments that hire for locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs. These facilities are nearby to cities like San Diego, Redding (zip code 96001) and Fontana.
Other nearby states to California that offer Physician Assistant Advanced Practices jobs are Nevada (213.5 miles, Zip Codes 89512, 89502, 89102), Oregon (468 miles, Zip Codes 97030, 97367, 97225) and Colorado (783.1 miles, Zip Codes 80938, 80003, 80909). These are near to zip codes: 89512 (213.5 miles).