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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 140 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 16, 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 140 roles pay ~$350k median with 2.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Inspire Health Medical Group logo

Emergency Medicine Nocturnist - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Inspire Health Medical GroupFresno, CA

Physician
$187,000 - $208,000
UCSF logo

Attending Physician

UCSFSan Francisco, CA

Emergency Medicine
$140,000 - $263,000
Vituity logo

Physician - Emergency Medicine - Community Hospital of San Bernardino

VituitySan Bernardino, CA

Emergency Medicine
Pay not disclosed
Vituity logo

Physician - Emergency Medicine - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

VituityArroyo Grande, CA

Emergency Medicine
Pay not disclosed
Med America logo

Physician - Nocturnist - Emergency Medicine

Med AmericaWalnut Creek, CA

Emergency Medicine
Pay not disclosed
Med America logo

Physician - Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Med AmericaBakersfield, CA

Emergency Medicine
Up to $100,000
Med America logo

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Med AmericaClovis, CA

Emergency Medicine
Pay not disclosed
Vituity logo

Physician Fellow - Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship - Kaweah Health Medical Center

VituityVisalia, CA

Emergency Medicine
Pay not disclosed
Hybrid
Vituity logo

Physician - Emergency Medicine - Sutter Amador Hospital

VituityJackson, CA

Emergency Medicine
Pay not disclosed
Vituity logo

Physician - Emergency Medicine - Up To 100K Sign On Bonus! - Mercy San Juan Medical Center

VituityCarmichael, CA

Emergency Medicine
Pay not disclosed
Adventist Health logo

Nurse Practitioner - Trauma Center (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist HealthSan Luis Obispo, CA

Nurse Practitioner
$56.89-$85.26 per hour
4m ago
No Nights
Med America logo

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Med AmericaSacramento, CA

Emergency Medicine
$275,000-$900,000
2d ago
No Call
Skilled Wound Care logo

Emergency Medicine Physician

Skilled Wound CareEmployer score · SilverLos Angeles, CA

Emergency Medicine
$200,000-$300,000
3d ago
No CallNo Weekends
Skilled Wound Care logo

Emergency Medicine Physician

Skilled Wound CareEmployer score · SilverVallejo, CA

Emergency Medicine
$200,000-$300,000
6d ago
No CallNo Weekends
Skilled Wound Care logo

Emergency Medicine Physician

Skilled Wound CareEmployer score · SilverSan Jose, CA

Emergency Medicine
$200,000-$300,000
6d ago
No CallNo Weekends

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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 4.4/10, with 45% with no on-call requirements, 30% with no weekends, 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, Skilled Wound Care, Vituity, Inspire Health Medical Group, and more. 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. Among current listings, 45% with no on-call and 30% with no weekends. 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, Skilled Wound Care, Vituity, Inspire Health Medical Group, and others. 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.