Emergency Medicine salary in California (2026)
The median advertised Emergency Medicine salary in California is $379,503, with most listed pay between $287,500 and $587,500. That's 27% above the national median of $300,000.Based on 116 WeekdayDoc listings in CA. These are advertised ranges, not verified offers or guaranteed earnings.
How to read these numbers
These California percentiles summarize listed salary-range midpoints for Emergency Medicine using the existing cohort and outlier filters, and this page exists only where California has enough qualifying listings of its own. They are not a compensation survey, accepted-offer data or an earnings guarantee, and a state difference can reflect setting, employer mix, hours or call rather than local market rates.
Salary by percentile — California
| Percentile | 25th | Median (50th) | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $287,500 | $379,503 | $587,500 | $587,500 |
| National | $275,000 | $300,000 | $400,000 | $585,000 |
116 California listings in this sample. Based on 116 WeekdayDoc listings in CA.
381 Emergency Medicine jobs in California
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Browse California jobsFrequently asked questions
What is the average Emergency Medicine salary in California?
The median Emergency Medicine salary in California is approximately $379,503 per year, based on 116 weekdaydoc listings in ca. Pay ranges from $287,500 (25th percentile) to $587,500 (90th percentile).
How does Emergency Medicine pay in California compare to the national average?
The California median of $379,503 compares to a national Emergency Medicine median of $300,000.
How many Emergency Medicine jobs are available in California?
WeekdayDoc currently lists 381 active Emergency Medicine jobs in California.
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