215+ Primary Care Jobs in California
Primary Care positions in California with transparent pay, call schedules, and work-life balance ratings. No guessing — see everything before you apply.
215+ positions available
215+ Primary Care Jobs in California Available Now
These 192 roles pay ~$200k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Primary Care Physician | $255K-$331.5K | Outpatient
Purple Cow RecruitingGreat Workplace
6.4/10
PT or FT Primary Care Physician – Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
ARRAE HEALTHGreat Workplace
6.4/10
Physician - Primary Care for SNFs
Community Health Centers of AmericaGreat Workplace
6.4/10
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Per Diem
PALO VERDE HEALTH CARE DISTRICT
6.2/10
Full-Time Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Must Speak Spanish
CHS RecruitingGreat Workplace
6.2/10
6.1/10
6.1/10
6.0/10
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Spanish Speaking)
FAMILIES TOGETHER OF ORANGE COUNTY
6.0/10
Primary Care Physician - Full-Time | Part-Time | Per-Diem
ZohorecruitGreat Workplace
6.0/10
6.0/10
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Physician, Primary Care (Full Time, Float)
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How California Compares for Primary Care Pay
California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own primary care postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Primary Care roles in California advertise $34k above the $152k median across the 46 states we can measure, where Idaho leads at $279k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $186k | — | 6.2/10 | 145 |
| Idaho#1 | $279k | +$93k | 7.2/10 | 4 |
| Oregonborders | $278k | +$93k | 6.8/10 | 68 |
| South Carolina#3 | $275k | +$89k | 5.2/10 | 27 |
| Kansas#4 | $274k | +$89k | 7.1/10 | 9 |
| Louisiana#5 | $262k | +$76k | 5.8/10 | 22 |
| Nevadaborders | $148k | −$38k | 5.5/10 | 17 |
| Arizonaborders | $133k | −$53k | 6.0/10 | 75 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 46 measured states.
California Primary Care
215+ primary care positions in California
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Primary Care Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking primary care jobs in california. With 215+ open positions and salaries ranging from $122K to $517K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Primary Care Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 6.1/10, with 5% with no on-call requirements, 75% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for primary care jobs in california include APLA Health, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, NorthBay Health, Purple Cow Recruiting, and more. Positions span primary care jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for primary care jobs in california, OnePeak Medical (score: 87.3/100), Care Partners (score: 87.0/100), Valor Healthcare (score: 85.3/100) 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 $143K, trending down 3.1% over the past quarter. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do primary care earn in California?
Listed primary care in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $122K to $517K per year, with a median near $156K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid primary care jobs available?
Some primary care 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 primary care jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every primary care role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no on-call and 75% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring primary care in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for primary care roles include APLA Health, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, NorthBay Health, Purple Cow Recruiting, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many primary care jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 215+ primary care 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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