The average salary for a doctor in California is around $150,000 per year.
Avg Salary
Doctors earn an average yearly salary of $150,000.
Wages typically start from $27,000 and go up to $250,000.
92% above national average Updated in 2017
Doctor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level doctor earnings begin at:
$120.19 per hour
$250,000 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level doctor earnings begin at:
$120.19 per hour
$250,000 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level doctor earnings begin at:
$72.12 per hour
$150,000 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level doctor earnings begin at:
$27.40 per hour
$57,000 per year
10th percentile
Starting level doctor earnings begin at:
$12.98 per hour
$27,000 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Doctor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Florida | $70,000 |
| California | $150,000 |
| New York | $112,000 |
| Texas | $110,000 |
How do doctor salaries compare to similar careers?
Doctors earn 34% more than similar careers in California.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Veterinarian salary | $99K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)