Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in California
State-level salary data from BLS OES and H-1B filings
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$158,100
$76.01/hr
vs National Average
$170,277
-7.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$125K – —
Salary Distribution — Emergency Medicine Physician in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $125,490 |
| 25th percentile | $133,350 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $158,100 |
Historical Salary Trend — Emergency Medicine Physician in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $232,590 |
| 2023 | $224,540 |
| 2024 | $158,100 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $232,590 | $221,745 |
| 2023 | $224,540 | $210,099 |
| 2024 | $158,100 | $170,277 |