How much does a physician make in San Diego?
$333,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $160.25 an hour or $27,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $160.25
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $119,400Median: $333,300Highest 10%: $388,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $119,400 | $57.39 | |
| 25th | $305,200 | $146.74 | |
| Median | $333,300 | $160.25 | |
| 75th | $388,500 | $186.78 | |
| 90th | $388,500 | $186.78 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Los Angeles, CA | $319,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $186,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $143,100 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $493,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $335,600 |
| Physician | $323,100 |
| 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 $160.25 ($333,300 a year).
Do physicians make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $333,300 against $312,400 nationally, 7% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $186,300, so San Diego pays 79% more.
Where does San Diego rank for physician pay?
9 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $119,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $388,500 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.