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Primary care physician salary in California

How much does a Primary Care Physician make in California?

Average base salary

$249,428
16%
above national average
Average $249,428
Low $168,859
High $368,441

The average salary for a primary care physician is $249,428 per year in California. 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 21, 2026).

Primary Care Physician job openings in California

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Nurse Practitioner / Physician...
Ruiz Family Physicians3out of 5 stars.
La Quinta, CA
$80 - $110 an hour
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Primary Care Physician in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
AE Business Solutions
 
$509,600per year
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Health Advocates
 
$468,000per year
HealthyU Clinics
 
$425,000per year
Health Advocates Network, Inc.
 
$423,973per year
Centurion Health
 
$405,600per year
BestNest Management
 
$402,102per year

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Highest paying cities for Primary Care Physicians near California

  1. Chowchilla, CA
    $524,123 per year
  2. Vacaville, CA
    $411,772 per year
  3. Stockton, CA
    $330,857 per year
  4. Modesto, CA
    $283,329 per year
  5. Fresno, CA
    $258,509 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Primary Care Physician

The average salary for a Primary Care Physician is $249,428 per year in California. This figure is based on 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 21, 2026.

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Primary Care Physician salaries in California typically range between a low of $168,859 and a high of $368,441 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Primary Care Physician in California include Chowchilla, CA at $524,123 per year, Vacaville, CA at $411,772 per year, and Stockton, CA at $330,857 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Primary Care Physician in California include AE Business Solutions ($509,600 per year) and Health Advocates ($468,000 per year).