How much does a physician make in San Diego?
$323,100a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $155.31 an hour or $26,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $155.31
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 4,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $123,800Median: $323,100Highest 10%: $391,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $123,800 | $59.50 | |
| 25th | $254,300 | $122.25 | |
| Median | $323,100 | $155.31 | |
| 75th | $337,400 | $162.21 | |
| 90th | $391,400 | $188.19 |
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 |
| Fresno, CA | $315,400 |
| 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 San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $493,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $335,600 |
| Physician | $333,300 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $293,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $282,200 |
| Pediatrician | $262,700 |
| Podiatrist | $235,400 |
| Dermatologist | $233,400 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $204,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $155.31 ($323,100 a year).
Do physicians make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $323,100 against $265,900 nationally, 21% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $281,600, so San Diego pays 15% more.
Where does San Diego rank for physician pay?
111 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $123,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $391,400 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.