California, CA · 2026
Physicians, Pathologists Salary in California (2026)
Average across 17 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$365,606
per year
State Median
$400,166
per year
vs National Average
+28%
national avg: $285,420
25th %ile
$238,639
Entry
Average
$365,606
State avg
75th %ile
$477,509
Senior
Physicians, Pathologists Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $446,396 | +22% | +2.7% |
| San Jose, CA | $442,971 | +21% | +2.7% |
| Fremont, CA | $420,709 | +15% | +2.7% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $410,433 | +12% | +2.7% |
| Irvine, CA | $401,871 | +10% | +2.7% |
| Anaheim, CA | $395,021 | +8% | +2.7% |
| Long Beach, CA | $391,596 | +7% | +2.7% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $384,746 | +5% | +2.7% |
| San Diego, CA | $372,758 | +2% | +2.7% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $360,770 | -1% | +2.7% |
| Sacramento, CA | $333,370 | -9% | +2.7% |
| Riverside, CA | $331,658 | -9% | +2.7% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $316,245 | -14% | +2.7% |
| Stockton, CA | $309,395 | -15% | +2.7% |
| Modesto, CA | $300,832 | -18% | +2.7% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $299,120 | -18% | +2.7% |
| Fresno, CA | $297,407 | -19% | +2.7% |
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See how Physicians, Pathologists salaries stack up across California cities.