California, CA · 2026
Physicians, Pathologists Salary in California (2026)
Average across 17 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$346,571
per year
State Median
$329,242
per year
vs National Average
+28%
national avg: $270,560
25th %ile
$231,965
Entry
Average
$346,571
State avg
75th %ile
$422,817
Senior
Physicians, Pathologists Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $423,155 | +22% | +3% |
| San Jose, CA | $419,909 | +21% | +4.7% |
| Fremont, CA | $398,805 | +15% | +2.8% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $389,065 | +12% | +2.9% |
| Irvine, CA | $380,948 | +10% | +5.7% |
| Anaheim, CA | $374,455 | +8% | +5.2% |
| Long Beach, CA | $371,208 | +7% | +6.3% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $364,714 | +5% | +6.1% |
| San Diego, CA | $353,351 | +2% | +6.3% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $341,987 | -1% | +3.3% |
| Sacramento, CA | $316,014 | -9% | +3.3% |
| Riverside, CA | $314,390 | -9% | +4.3% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $299,780 | -14% | +5.4% |
| Stockton, CA | $293,287 | -15% | +4.4% |
| Modesto, CA | $285,170 | -18% | +4.6% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $283,546 | -18% | +4.3% |
| Fresno, CA | $281,923 | -19% | +6.5% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Physicians, Pathologists salaries stack up across California cities.