Family Medicine Physicians Salary in California (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025
Annual Mean
$252,930
$121.60/hr
Annual Median
$252,010
$121.16/hr
Bottom 10%
$74,510
$35.82/hr
Top 10%
$475,480
$228.60/hr
Location vs National Average
California
$252,930
Difference
-1.1% vs US avg
US National
$255,820
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $74,510 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $137,220 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $252,010 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $349,420 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $475,480 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$75K
25th
$137K
Median
$252K
75th
$349K
90th
$475K
In California, Family Medicine Physicians salaries range from $74,510 at the 10th percentile to $475,480 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $400,970 (159% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.
Top Paying Cities in California
Metro areas with highest Family Medicine Physicians wages
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$338,180
per year
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
$338,170
per year
Salinas, CA
$337,330
per year
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$325,340
per year
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$313,260
per year
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
$311,700
per year
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$304,520
per year
Vallejo, CA
$299,430
per year
How Family Medicine Physicians Compares in California
The average Family Medicine Physicians salary of $252,930 in California ranks below the national average of $255,820.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.