SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — North Coast Region of California
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In North Coast Region of California, CA the median wage for Physicians, All Other is $307,400 a year, which is 15.6% higher than the national figure of $265,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Coast Region of California, CA the median wage for Physicians, All Other is $307,400 a year, which is 15.6% higher than the national figure of $265,930. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $203,990 and $393,120. The lowest tenth earn under $81,520, while the highest tenth earn more than $436,630.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Santa Rosa records the highest median at $421,490. Of the 340 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 2nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,520 | −69.3% |
| 25th | $203,990 | −23.3% |
| Median (50th) | $307,400 | +15.6% |
| 75th | $393,120 | +47.8% |
| 90th | $436,630 | +64.2% |
| Mean | $301,120 | +13.2% |
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 | Fresno | $315,390 | 450 | |
| 8 | Sacramento | $308,280 | 1,270 | |
| 9 | Santa Cruz | $305,610 | 190 | |
| 10 | Santa Maria | $296,960 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Coast Region of California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $307,400 buys what $277,687 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$307,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$277,687US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $307,400 a year, 15.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $81,520 to $436,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 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 North Coast Region of California, CA?
The median annual wage is $307,400, or $147.79 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 North Coast Region of California, CA is 15.6% 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 North Coast Region of California, CA earns more than $436,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $81,520 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 90 jobs in this occupation in North Coast Region of California, 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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