SOC 29-1299 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other — Los Angeles
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other in Los Angeles, CA is $120,540 per year, close to the national median of $115,210 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other in Los Angeles, CA is $120,540 per year, close to the national median of $115,210 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $97,680 and $144,000. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $65,210 and the ninetieth at $193,520.
Within the state, Fresno records the highest median at $209,100. Of the 740 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 124th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,210 | −43.4% |
| 25th | $97,680 | −15.2% |
| Median (50th) | $120,540 | +4.6% |
| 75th | $144,000 | +25.0% |
| 90th | $193,520 | +68.0% |
| Mean | $141,140 | +22.5% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno | $209,100 | 70 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $139,570 | 190 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $136,640 | 320 | |
| 4 | San Diego | $122,640 | 250 | |
| 5 | Riverside | $119,750 | 110 | |
| 6 | Sacramento | $116,810 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Los Angeles run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $120,540 buys what $108,889 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$120,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,889US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $120,540 a year, 4.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,210 to $193,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fresno, at $209,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other in Los Angeles, CA?
The median annual wage is $120,540, or $57.95 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $115,210, so pay in Los Angeles, CA is 4.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Los Angeles, CA earns more than $193,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,210 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fresno, at $209,100 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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