General Surgery salary in California (2026)
The median advertised General Surgery salary in California is $536,000, with most listed pay between $420,660 and $700,000. That's 79% above the national median of $300,000.Based on 36 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 General Surgery 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 | $420,660 | $536,000 | $576,921 | $700,000 |
| National | $275,000 | $300,000 | $524,700 | $650,000 |
36 California listings in this sample. Based on 36 WeekdayDoc listings in CA.
195 General Surgery jobs in California
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Browse California jobsFrequently asked questions
What is the average General Surgery salary in California?
The median General Surgery salary in California is approximately $536,000 per year, based on 36 weekdaydoc listings in ca. Pay ranges from $420,660 (25th percentile) to $700,000 (90th percentile).
How does General Surgery pay in California compare to the national average?
The California median of $536,000 compares to a national General Surgery median of $300,000.
How many General Surgery jobs are available in California?
WeekdayDoc currently lists 195 active General Surgery jobs in California.
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