SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Fresno
Fresno, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Physicians, All Other in Fresno, CA is $315,390 per year, 18.6% above the national median of $265,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Physicians, All Other in Fresno, CA is $315,390 per year, 18.6% above the national median of $265,930. Half of workers earn between $258,690 and $382,410. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $77,790 and the ninetieth at $399,980.
Employment stands at 450, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Santa Rosa records the highest median at $421,490. Of the 527 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 2nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,790 | −70.7% |
| 25th | $258,690 | −2.7% |
| Median (50th) | $315,390 | +18.6% |
| 75th | $382,410 | +43.8% |
| 90th | $399,980 | +50.4% |
| Mean | $301,890 | +13.5% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa | $421,490 | 270 | |
| 2 | Salinas | $384,990 | 250 | |
| 3 | El Centro | $370,290 | 40 | |
| 4 | Chico | $334,980 | 50 | |
| 5 | Modesto | $323,580 | 310 | |
| 6 | San Diego | $323,050 | 4,200 | |
| 7 | Sacramento | $308,280 | 1,270 | |
| 8 | Santa Cruz | $305,610 | 190 | |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $296,960 | 280 | |
| 10 | San Francisco | $294,360 | 3,530 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fresno run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $315,390 buys what $284,905 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$315,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$284,905US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $315,390 a year, 18.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,790 to $399,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Rosa, at $421,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Fresno, CA?
The median annual wage is $315,390, or $151.63 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 $265,930, so pay in Fresno, CA is 18.6% 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 Fresno, CA earns more than $399,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,790 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 Santa Rosa, at $421,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in Fresno, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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