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1,654+ Physician Jobs in California

Physician positions in California with $250K-$400K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

1,654+ positions available

1,654+ Physician Jobs in California Available Now

These 894 roles pay ~$350k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Sutter Health logo

Physician, Urgent Care Medical Director (Oakland, CA)

Sutter Health

Urgent CareOakland, CA
375k - $425k
1w ago
Above avg

in Physician roles

Sutter Health logo

Physician, OBGYN (Santa Barbara, CA)

Sutter Health

OB/GYNSanta Barbara, CA
340k - $410k
1w ago
Top 10%

in Ob/gyn

City of Hope logo

Physician | Infectious Diseases | Irvine, CA

City of HopeGreat Workplace

Above avg

in Physician roles

North American Partners in Anesthesia logo

Anesthesiologist - Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center - Full Time

North American Partners in Anesthesia

Top 25%

in Anesthesiology

Southern California Permanente Medical Group logo

Hospital Medicine - Orange County (Nocturnist)

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Top 25%

in Hospital Medicine

Southern California Permanente Medical Group logo

Hospital Medicine - Orange County (Nocturnist)

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Top 25%

in Hospital Medicine

Southern California Permanente Medical Group logo

Surgeon Vascular - South Bay

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Above avg

in Surgery

Pediatrix logo

Neonatologist

Pediatrix

NeonatologyLos Angeles, CA
175 per hour
2w ago
Top 5%

in Neonatology

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How California Compares for Physician Pay

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

Median advertised
$307k
Pay rank
#17 of 51
Work-life balance
5.3/10 · #27
Open listings
3497

Physician roles in California advertise $11k above the $296k median across the 51 states we can measure, where New Hampshire leads at $403k.

Physician median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$307k5.3/103497
New Hampshire#1$403k+$96k5.0/10221
Kentucky#2$377k+$70k5.8/10269
Delaware#3$371k+$64k4.8/10145
Minnesota#4$366k+$58k5.5/101082
Nevadaborders$330k+$22k5.8/10215
Oregonborders$290k−$17k5.5/10480
Arizonaborders$286k−$21k5.5/10709

“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

California Jobs

1,654+ physician positions in California

Competitive Pay

Earn $250K-$400K with benefits

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Physician Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician jobs in california. With 1,654+ open positions and salaries ranging from $210K to $550K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physician Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 6.6/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for physician jobs in california include Sutter Health, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Concentra, City of Hope, and more. Positions span physician jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician jobs in california, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). 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 $104K. This data is derived from 72,411+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do physicians earn in California?

Listed physicians in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $210K to $550K per year, with a median near $375K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid physicians jobs available?

Some physicians 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 physicians jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every physician 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 physicians in California right now?

Employers currently hiring for physician roles include Sutter Health, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Concentra, City of Hope, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 1,654+ physicians positions in California listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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