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Emergency Medicine Jobs in California

Across 228 live Emergency Medicine listings in California, median advertised pay is $350K (75th percentile $582K), based on the 139 that state a salary; California ranks 46th of 46 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Med America (104), Vituity (55), Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) (30).

228+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

228+ Emergency Medicine Jobs in California Available Now

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228 jobs

These 139 roles pay ~$350k median with 2.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Med America logo

Physician-Emergency Medicine

Med AmericaDelano, CA

Emergency Medicine
Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000
Med America logo

Physician - Emergency Medicine - Up To $100K Sign On Bonus!

Med AmericaBakersfield, CA

Emergency Medicine
Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000
Med America logo

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Med AmericaClovis, CA

Nurse Practitioner
$65 - $70 per hour
Vituity logo

Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine - Moreno Valley Medical Center

VituityMoreno Valley, CA

Physician Assistant
$75 - $95 per hour
Vituity logo

Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine - Providence Saint John's Health Center

VituitySanta Monica, CA

Physician Assistant
$65 - $85 per hour
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Physician Assistant Fellow - Emergency Medicine

Med AmericaColton, CA

Physician Assistant
$70,000 - $75,000
Med America logo

Physician Assistant Fellow - Emergency Medicine

Med AmericaColton, CA

Physician Assistant
$25 per hour (annual $70,000 - $75,000)
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Physician - Emergency Medicine

Med AmericaFresno, CA

Emergency Medicine
Pay not disclosed
Vituity logo

Physician Assistant Fellow - Emergency Medicine - Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

VituityColton, CA

Physician Assistant
$70,000 - $75,000
KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS logo

Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Admin, Full time, varied shift

KPC Global Medical CentersRemote

Nurse Practitioner
$61.24-$92.21 per hour
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Physician - Emergency Medicine - Moonlighter

Med AmericaTurlock, CA

Emergency Medicine
Up to $150,000
Vituity logo

Physician - Moonlighter - Emergency Medicine - Adventist Health Bakersfield

VituityBakersfield, CA

Emergency Medicine
Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000
Med America logo

Physician - Moonlighter - Emergency Medicine

Med AmericaBakersfield, CA

Emergency Medicine
Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience.
Med America logo

Physician - Moonlighter - Emergency Medicine

Med AmericaBakersfield, CA

Emergency Medicine
Pay not disclosed
Vituity logo

Physician - Moonlighter - Emergency Medicine - Up To $100K Sign On Bonus! - Adventist Health Hanford

VituityHanford, CA

Emergency Medicine
Pay not disclosed

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How California Compares for Emergency Medicine Pay

California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own emergency medicine postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$171k
Pay rank
#46 of 46
Work-life balance
2.6/10 · #43
Open listings
567

Emergency Medicine roles in California advertise $93k below the $264k median across the 46 states we can measure, where Indiana leads at $469k.

Emergency Medicine median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$171k—2.6/10567
Indiana#1$469k+$298k3.0/1091
Oregonborders$417k+$246k2.9/1046
Iowa#3$407k+$236k3.4/1045
District of Columbia#4$394k+$223k4.1/1016
Missouri#5$382k+$212k2.8/1066
Arizonaborders$361k+$190k2.8/1072
Nevadaborders$323k+$152k2.3/1021

“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 46 measured states.

Emergency Medicine Jobs in California: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking emergency medicine jobs in california. With 228+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Emergency Medicine Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 1.9/10, with 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for emergency medicine jobs in california include Med America, Vituity, KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS. Positions span emergency medicine jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $173K, trending up 2.2% over the past quarter. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

A few things worth knowing

About Emergency Medicine jobs in California.

How much do emergency medicine earn in California?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of emergency medicine. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid emergency medicine jobs available?

Yes — about 5% of current emergency medicine listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which emergency medicine jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every emergency medicine role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring emergency medicine in California right now?

Employers currently hiring for emergency medicine roles include Med America, Vituity, KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many emergency medicine jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 228 emergency medicine positions in California listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.