How much does a Primary Care Physician make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Primary Care Physician in California is $262,263. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $228,204 to $293,546, with most professionals earning between $197,195 and $322,027.

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What is a Primary Care Physician?

A Primary Care Physician (PCP) is a physician who provides both the first contact for a person with an undiagnosed health concern as well as continuing care of varied medical conditions, not limited by cause, organ system, or diagnosis. The term is primarily used in the United States. In the past, the equivalent term was general practitioner in the US; that is still the term in the United Kingdom (and in many other countries). All physicians first complete medical school (MD, MBBS, or DO). To become primary care physicians, medical school graduates then undertake postgraduate training in prim...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $249,114 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $254,250 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $261,692 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $248,924 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $243,146 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $258,268 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $249,447 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $236,821 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $290,367 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $289,702 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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