Physician Jobs in California
Physician Jobs in California with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
2,593+ positions available
2,593+ Physician Jobs in California Available Now
These 1,261 roles pay ~$350k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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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.
Physician pay in California sits level with the $305k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Montana leads at $405k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $306k | — | 4.8/10 | 5203 |
| Montana#1 | $405k | +$99k | 5.3/10 | 183 |
| New Hampshire#2 | $376k | +$70k | 5.2/10 | 317 |
| Utah#3 | $368k | +$62k | 5.5/10 | 363 |
| Alaska#4 | $364k | +$58k | 4.8/10 | 100 |
| Nevadaborders | $315k | +$9k | 5.3/10 | 329 |
| Arizonaborders | $305k | −$1k | 5.1/10 | 951 |
| Oregonborders | $303k | −$3k | 5.0/10 | 656 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Physician 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 physician jobs in california. With 2,593+ 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. Physician Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 2.5/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician jobs in california, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100) 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, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 26,849+ 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.
A few things worth knowing
About Physician jobs in California.
How much do physicians earn in California?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physicians. 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 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.
What types of employers hire physicians?
Physicians are hired by hospitals, health systems, group practices, telehealth companies, and community clinics. WeekdayDoc lists verified roles across these settings, each screened for work-life balance.
How many physician jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 2,593 physicians 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 Physician Jobs in California
Southern California Permanente Medical Group387+ open roles here · WLB 74/100
Sutter Health233+ open roles here · WLB 54/100
Med America184+ open roles here · WLB 59/100
Vituity92+ open roles here · WLB 56/100
One Medical59+ open roles here · WLB 77/100
Concentra43+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
LifeStance Health28+ open roles here · WLB 91/100