How much does a physician make in Fresno?
$315,400a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $151.63 an hour or $26,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $151.63
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,790Median: $315,400Highest 10%: $400,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,790 | $37.40 | |
| 25th | $258,700 | $124.37 | |
| Median | $315,400 | $151.63 | |
| 75th | $382,400 | $183.85 | |
| 90th | $400,000 | $192.30 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $421,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $385,000 |
| Chico, CA | $335,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $323,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $323,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $308,300 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $305,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $297,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $294,400 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $290,300 |
| Redding, CA | $287,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $279,100 |
| Merced, CA | $273,100 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $269,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $196,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $194,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $193,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $98,870 |
| Stockton, CA | $80,190 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychiatrist | $315,500 |
| Pediatrician | $289,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $287,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $277,700 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner | $209,100 |
| Dentist | $188,500 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,600 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $163,400 |
| Veterinarian | $157,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $151.63 ($315,400 a year).
Do physicians make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $315,400 against $265,900 nationally, 19% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $281,600, so Fresno pays 12% more.
Where does Fresno rank for physician pay?
116 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $400,000 or more.
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.