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

Sutter Health - Bay Area logo

Physician, Sleep Medicine (Sunnyvale, CA)

Sutter Health - Bay Area

Above avg

in Physician roles

Sutter Health logo

Physician, Sleep Medicine (Sunnyvale, CA)

Sutter Health

Sleep MedicineSunnyvale, CA
315k - $350k
30+ days ago
Above avg

in Physician roles

BAART Programs logo

Per Diem Physician

BAART Programs

Addiction MedicineFresno, CA
from $100
30+ days ago
Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine

Sutter Health logo

Physician, Gastroenterology - Motility

Sutter Health

GastroenterologySan Francisco, CA
497k - $615k
30+ days ago
Top 25%

in Gastroenterology

Southern California Permanente Medical Group logo

Surgeon Vascular - Los Angeles

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Above avg

in Surgery

Southern California Permanente Medical Group logo

Peds Invasive Cardiologist - San Bernardino County

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Top 25%

in Cardiology

Southern California Permanente Medical Group logo

Cardiac Surgical Intensivist - Los Angeles

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Top 10%

in Critical Care Medicine

Unio Specialty Care logo

Gastroenterologist

Unio Specialty CareGreat Workplace

GastroenterologyThousand Oaks, CA
450k - $475k
30+ days ago
Top 25%

in Gastroenterology

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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
$300k
Pay rank
#20 of 51
Work-life balance
5.1/10 · #35
Open listings
3197

Physician pay in California sits level with the $294k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Maine leads at $373k.

Physician median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$300k5.1/103197
Maine#1$373k+$73k5.3/10128
New Hampshire#2$365k+$65k5.2/10172
Minnesota#3$355k+$55k5.4/10934
Montana#4$354k+$55k5.3/10138
Nevadaborders$332k+$32k5.6/10200
Arizonaborders$292k−$7k5.4/10648
Oregonborders$288k−$12k5.4/10455

“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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New positions added daily

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 $100K to $615K, 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 Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Sutter Health, Med America, Sutter Health - Bay Area, 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 $105K. This data is derived from 62,334+ 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 $100K to $615K per year, with a median near $315K. 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 Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Sutter Health, Med America, Sutter Health - Bay Area, 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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