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
These 140 roles pay ~$350k median with 2.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Emergency Veterinarian - San Bruno, CA
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)San Bruno, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Palo Alto, CA
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Palo Alto, CA
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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.
Emergency Medicine roles in California advertise $93k below the $264k median across the 46 states we can measure, where Indiana leads at $469k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $171k | — | 2.6/10 | 567 |
| Indiana#1 | $469k | +$298k | 3.0/10 | 91 |
| Oregonborders | $417k | +$246k | 2.9/10 | 46 |
| Iowa#3 | $407k | +$236k | 3.4/10 | 45 |
| District of Columbia#4 | $394k | +$223k | 4.1/10 | 16 |
| Missouri#5 | $382k | +$212k | 2.8/10 | 66 |
| Arizonaborders | $361k | +$190k | 2.8/10 | 72 |
| Nevadaborders | $323k | +$152k | 2.3/10 | 21 |
“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 2.8/10. 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 Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), Med America, Vituity, USVTA. 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?
Some emergency medicine roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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 Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), Med America, Vituity, USVTA. 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Emergency Medicine Jobs in California
Med America104 open roles here · WLB 59/100
Vituity55 open roles here · WLB 56/100
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)30 open roles here · WLB 17/100
Skilled Wound Care6 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Team Health5 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Usvta3 open roles here · WLB 35/100Inspire Health Medical Group2 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Stanford University2 open roles here · WLB 75/100