California Median
$252,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$121.16
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $244,180
State Rank
#25 of 51
state estimate
How much does a Family Medicine Physician make in California?
Family Medicine Physicians in California take home a median of $252,010 annually — roughly $121.16 an hour — which runs 3% above the national median of $244,180.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $74,510 while the top 10% make $475,480 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $137,220 and $349,420 a year.
Family Medicine Physician salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $74,510 | $35.82 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $137,220 | $65.97 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $252,010 | $121.16 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $349,420 | $167.99 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $475,480 | $228.60 |
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How California compares
California ranks 25th out of 51 states and territories for Family Medicine Physician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Family Medicine Physician salary in other states
Rhode Island $467,160Oklahoma $361,350Idaho $347,160Montana $330,760Alaska $323,490Pennsylvania $306,030Utah $297,510Oregon $293,240Washington $292,900Arizona $292,760New Jersey $292,170Wisconsin $290,640Maryland $285,730North Dakota $280,100Minnesota $280,030Massachusetts $277,490West Virginia $272,680New Hampshire $268,650Colorado $265,560Iowa $265,200Wyoming $264,580Indiana $261,940Georgia $259,320Louisiana $255,330Nevada $251,550Kentucky $248,730Illinois $245,120South Dakota $239,970Maine $239,870Vermont $239,340South Carolina $239,200Texas $235,710Mississippi $235,630District of Columbia $233,390Kansas $229,390Nebraska $228,590New Mexico $228,040Delaware $228,000Florida $227,700Tennessee $226,830Ohio $223,700Virginia $222,630Hawaii $218,210Arkansas $215,820North Carolina $215,230Michigan $214,070New York $210,920Missouri $171,180Connecticut $163,930Alabama $134,550
Working as a Family Medicine Physician in California
Nationally, about 108,000 people work as Family Medicine Physicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($252,010) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Family Medicine Physician make in California?
The median Family Medicine Physician salary in California is $252,010 per year, or about $121.16 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $74,510 at the entry level to $475,480 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Family Medicine Physicians about 3% more than the national median of $244,180. California ranks 25th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Family Medicine Physicians?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $252,010 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Family Medicine Physician salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.