How much does a physician make in Los Angeles?
$319,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $153.53 an hour or $26,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $153.53
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,260Median: $319,300Highest 10%: $440,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,260 | $45.80 | |
| 25th | $204,400 | $98.28 | |
| Median | $319,300 | $153.53 | |
| 75th | $387,800 | $186.42 | |
| 90th | $440,600 | $211.83 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| San Diego, CA | $333,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $186,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $143,100 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $153.53 ($319,300 a year).
Do physicians make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $319,300 against $312,400 nationally, 2% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $186,300, so Los Angeles pays 71% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for physician pay?
14 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $95,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $440,600 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.