California, CA · 2026
Physicians Salary in California (2026)
Average across 17 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$337,963
per year
State Median
$321,065
per year
vs National Average
+28%
national avg: $263,840
25th %ile
$167,508
Entry
Average
$337,963
State avg
75th %ile
$412,315
Senior
Physicians Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $412,645 | +22% | +3.5% |
| San Jose, CA | $409,479 | +21% | +4.1% |
| Fremont, CA | $388,900 | +15% | +1.8% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $379,401 | +12% | +6.4% |
| Irvine, CA | $371,486 | +10% | +2.4% |
| Anaheim, CA | $365,154 | +8% | +4.7% |
| Long Beach, CA | $361,988 | +7% | +3.3% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $355,656 | +5% | +2.2% |
| San Diego, CA | $344,575 | +2% | +5.2% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $333,493 | -1% | +1.9% |
| Sacramento, CA | $308,165 | -9% | +2.2% |
| Riverside, CA | $306,582 | -9% | +6.2% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $292,334 | -14% | +3.3% |
| Stockton, CA | $286,002 | -15% | +3.1% |
| Modesto, CA | $278,087 | -18% | +2.4% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $276,504 | -18% | +5.3% |
| Fresno, CA | $274,921 | -19% | +6% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Physicians salaries stack up across California cities.