How much does a physician make in Sacramento?
$308,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $148.21 an hour or $25,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $148.21
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 133 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $110,400Median: $308,300Highest 10%: $490,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,400 | $53.09 | |
| 25th | $237,300 | $114.08 | |
| Median | $308,300 | $148.21 | |
| 75th | $421,400 | $202.61 | |
| 90th | $490,400 | $235.75 |
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 |
| Fresno, CA | $315,400 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
| Nurse Midwive | $191,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $148.21 ($308,300 a year).
Do physicians make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $308,300 against $265,900 nationally, 16% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $281,600, so Sacramento pays 9% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for physician pay?
133 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $110,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $490,400 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.