Internal Medicine Jobs in California
Across 205 live Internal Medicine listings in California, median advertised pay is $315K (75th percentile $350K), based on the 113 that state a salary; California ranks 9th of 49 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Southern California Permanente Medical Group (49), Sutter Health (23), Sutter Health - Bay Area (19).
205+ 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
205+ Internal Medicine Jobs in California Available Now
These 113 roles pay ~$315k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Associate Medical Director
UnitedHealth GroupEmployer score · SilverKentfield, CA
Internal Medicine Physician
Skilled Wound CareEmployer score · SilverLos Angeles, CA
Internal Medicine Physician
Skilled Wound CareEmployer score · SilverOakland, CA
Internal Medicine Physician
Skilled Wound CareEmployer score · SilverSan Jose, CA
Internal Medicine Physician
Skilled Wound CareEmployer score · SilverSacramento, CA
Physician, Adult Medicine
Tiburcio Vasquez Health CenterEmployer score · SilverHayward, CA
Physician
Innovative Integrated HealthEmployer score · SilverStockton, CA
Physician, Swing-Shift Hospitalist, Internal Medicine (San Francisco, CA)
Sutter Health - Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA
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How California Compares for Internal Medicine Pay
California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own internal medicine postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Internal Medicine roles in California advertise $33k above the $251k median across the 49 states we can measure, where North Dakota leads at $328k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $284k | — | 5.6/10 | 433 |
| North Dakota#1 | $328k | +$44k | 5.9/10 | 14 |
| Minnesota#2 | $305k | +$21k | 5.8/10 | 110 |
| Oklahoma#3 | $299k | +$15k | 5.1/10 | 43 |
| Rhode Island#4 | $297k | +$13k | 6.6/10 | 15 |
| Nevadaborders | $275k | −$9k | 6.3/10 | 39 |
| Arizonaborders | $258k | −$26k | 5.4/10 | 58 |
| Oregonborders | $231k | −$53k | 5.7/10 | 25 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states.
Internal 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 internal medicine jobs in california. With 205+ 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. Internal Medicine Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 6.8/10, with 55% with no on-call requirements, 55% 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 internal medicine jobs in california include Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Skilled Wound Care, Sutter Health - Bay Area, UnitedHealth Group, and more. Positions span internal medicine jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Several employers hiring for internal medicine jobs in california have earned Great Workplace recognition, including Dr House, Elevance Health, Pfizer. These employers score above average on WeekdayDoc's proprietary ranking of burnout scores, salary, and work-life balance. See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $235K, trending up 8.9% over the past quarter. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Internal Medicine jobs in California.
How much do internal medicine earn in California?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of internal 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 internal medicine jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current internal 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 internal medicine jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every internal medicine role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 55% with no on-call and 55% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring internal medicine in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for internal medicine roles include Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Skilled Wound Care, Sutter Health - Bay Area, UnitedHealth Group, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many internal medicine jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 205 internal 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 Internal Medicine Jobs in California
Southern California Permanente Medical Group49 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Sutter Health23 open roles here · WLB 54/100
UnitedHealth Group8 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Alta Med7 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Purple Cow Recruiting7 open roles here · WLB 68/100Cedars-Sinai6 open roles here · WLB 67/100