How much does a family medicine physician make in California?
$252,000a year
Median yearly pay for family medicine physicians in California. That is $121.16 an hour or $21,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $121.16
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,510Median: $252,000Highest 10%: $475,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,510 | $35.82 | |
| 25th | $137,200 | $65.97 | |
| Median | $252,000 | $121.16 | |
| 75th | $349,400 | $167.99 | |
| 90th | $475,500 | $228.60 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salinas, CA | $410,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $351,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $345,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $345,300 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $332,500 |
| Vallejo, CA | $306,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $304,600 |
| Napa, CA | $299,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $298,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $295,500 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $291,900 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $287,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $277,700 |
| Stockton, CA | $277,200 |
| Chico, CA | $274,800 |
| Merced, CA | $270,900 |
| Redding, CA | $267,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $266,700 |
| Modesto, CA | $260,000 |
| Yuba City, CA | $258,800 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $258,500 |
| Visalia, CA | $226,500 |
| El Centro, CA | $220,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $186,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for family medicine physicians.
| 22. Indiana | $261,900 |
| 23. Georgia | $259,300 |
| 24. Louisiana | $255,300 |
| 25. California | $252,000 |
| 26. Nevada | $251,600 |
| 27. Kentucky | $248,700 |
| 28. Illinois | $245,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family medicine physician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $121.16 ($252,000 a year).
Do family medicine physicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $252,000 against $244,200 nationally, 3% more.
Where does California rank for family medicine physician pay?
California ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays family medicine physicians the most?
Salinas, CA, with a median of $410,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.