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Primary Care Jobs in California

Primary Care 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.

245+ positions available

245+ Primary Care Jobs in California Available Now

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245 jobs

These 203 roles pay ~$198k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

NorthBay Health logo

Physician, Pr

NorthBay HealthNapa, CA

Primary Care
Pay not disclosed
16h ago
No Weekends
Memorial Healthcare logo

APRN - Outpatient - Primary Care - FT - Days - MPC - East Hollywood

Memorial HealthcareLos Angeles, CA

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
Yesterday
No Weekends
California State University, Fullerton logo

Nurse Practitioner

California State University, FullertonFullerton, CA

Nurse Practitioner
$121,000-$176,000
6d ago
No Weekends
Carbon Health logo

Primary Care Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Full Time, Pa

Carbon HealthPasadena, CA

Nurse Practitioner
$122,000-$195,000
6d ago
4-Day WeekNo CallNo Weekends
Carbon Health logo

Primary Care Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Full Time, North Hollywood

Carbon HealthLos Angeles, CA

Nurse Practitioner
$122,000-$195,000
6d ago
4-Day WeekNo CallNo Weekends
AvaMed Workforce logo

Primary Care Physician

AvaMed WorkforceEmployer score · SilverChowchilla, CA

Primary Care
$220 per hour
6d ago
No Weekends
Welbe Health logo

Primary Care Physician, Pod Leader

Welbe HealthRosemead, CA

Primary Care
$281,000-$331,000
1w ago
No Weekends
Marin Community Clinics logo

Primary Care Practice Partner, NP or PA (Hybrid)

Marin Community ClinicsEmployer score · SilverSan Rafael, CA

Nurse Practitioner
$130,000-$150,000
1w ago
HybridNo Call
Neighborhood Healthcare logo

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-PACE

Neighborhood HealthcareEmployer score · SilverRiverside, CA

Physician Assistant
$135,000-$211,000
1w ago
No Weekends
UnitedHealth Group logo

Optum CA - Primary Care Physician - Banning, CA

UnitedHealth GroupEmployer score · SilverBanning, CA

Primary Care
$230,000-$378,000
1w ago
No CallNo Weekends
Mathiesen Memorial Health Clinic logo

Primary Care Physician (DO)

Mathiesen Memorial Health ClinicEmployer score · SilverJamestown, CA

Primary Care
$295,000-$355,000
2w ago
Weekdays OnlyNo NightsNo Weekends
Mathiesen Memorial Health Clinic logo

Primary Care Physician (MD)

Mathiesen Memorial Health ClinicEmployer score · SilverJamestown, CA

Primary Care
$295,000-$355,000
2w ago
Weekdays OnlyNo NightsNo Weekends
Welbe Health logo

Primary Care Physician, Pod Leader

Welbe HealthSacramento, CA

Primary Care
$281,000-$331,000
2w ago
No Weekends
Humboldt Senior Resource Center logo

Primary Care Physician

Humboldt Senior Resource CenterEureka, CA

Primary Care
$223,000-$251,000
2w ago
No NightsNo Weekends
UnitedHealth Group logo

Optum CA - Primary Care Physician | Banning, CA

UnitedHealth GroupEmployer score · SilverBanning, CA

Primary Care
$239,000-$393,000
2w ago
No CallNo Weekends

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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.

Median advertised
$173k
Pay rank
#18 of 49
Work-life balance
5.7/10 · #22
Open listings
645

Primary Care roles in California advertise $13k above the $161k median across the 49 states we can measure, where Florida leads at $216k.

Primary Care median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$173k—5.7/10645
Florida#1$216k+$43k5.8/10788
South Dakota#2$205k+$32k5.4/1023
Connecticut#3$197k+$24k6.1/10123
Georgia#4$197k+$24k5.6/10270
Nevadaborders$181k+$8k5.7/1077
Arizonaborders$174k+$1k6.0/10296
Oregonborders$169k−$5k6.5/10252

“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states.

Primary Care 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 primary care jobs in california. With 245+ 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. Primary Care Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 7/10, with 35% with no on-call requirements, 85% 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 primary care jobs in california include UnitedHealth Group, Welbe Health, Carbon Health, Mathiesen Memorial Health Clinic, 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, Circle Medical (score: 88.9/100), Care Partners (score: 87.0/100), MedElite Group (score: 85.1/100) 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 $163K, trending up 8.8% over the past quarter. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

A few things worth knowing

About Primary Care jobs in California.

How much do primary care earn in California?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of primary care. 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 primary care jobs available?

Yes — about 5% of current primary care 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 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, 35% with no on-call and 85% 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 UnitedHealth Group, Welbe Health, Carbon Health, Mathiesen Memorial Health Clinic, 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 245 primary care 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.