magnifying-glass
magnifying-glass
map-pin
magnifying-glass
magnifying-glass
map-pin
Beta
Mint salarieschevron right iconDoctorchevron right iconCalifornia

Doctor salary in California

Average salary
$128,000/yr
Based on 921 income tax records
$35,000
$453,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$86K
 
$220K
 
$246K
 
$60K
$35,000
$453,000
How much do Doctors make?
The average total salary for a Doctor is $128,000 per year. This is based on data from 921 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Doctor and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Doctor salary can vary between $35,000 to $453,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
Learn more about Mint Salary
DATA PROVIDED BY turbotax icon

Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

Doctor salary by location

View as a list

Doctor salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
icon
Permanente Medicine, California
109 income tax records
$298,500/yr
$74K – $478K
icon
The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University, California
17 income tax records
$264,000/yr
$156K – $413K
icon
University Of Southern, California
11 income tax records
$221,500/yr
$172K – $387K
icon
County Of Santa Clara, California
10 income tax records
$216,500/yr
$80K – $367K
icon
Faculty Physicians And Surgeon, California
12 income tax records
$182,500/yr
$86K – $282K
icon
US Department Of Defense, California
31 income tax records
$144,000/yr
$54K – $290K
icon
Stanford Health Care, California
33 income tax records
$89,500/yr
$45K – $122K
icon
University Of California, California
145 income tax records
$82,500/yr
$32K – $340K
icon
Los Angeles County, California
36 income tax records
$78,500/yr
$30K – $318K
icon
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, California
13 income tax records
$78,000/yr
$36K – $101K

Doctor demographics in California

single icon
48% are single
married icon
52% are married
have kids icon
37% have kids
own a home icon
49% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Doctors in California

921 full-time salaries from 2019
mint phone
Earn what you deserve.
Other doctors track salary trends in Mint, you should too.
FAQS
The average salary for a doctor in California is $128,000 per year. Doctor salaries in California can vary between $35,000 to $453,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 921 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as doctor.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for doctors in California: Permanente Medicine ($298,500 a year), The Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University ($264,000 a year), and University of Southern ($221,500 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for doctors in California: San Mateo, CA ($344,000 a year), Oakland, CA ($199,500 a year), and San Jose, CA ($189,500 a year).
Other Occupations
Clinical Laboratory Scientist in California
Driver in Ottawa County, MI
Data Entry Clerk in Salt Lake City Metro Area, UT
Correctional Officer in Kingman, AZ
Clerk in Norfolk County, MA
Accounts Receivable Specialist in Boston Metro Area, MA
Production Manager in Oakland County, MI
CAD Designer in Austin Metro Area, TX
Librarian in Denver County, CO
Patient Care Coordinator in Jacksonville Metro Area, FL
Medical Scribe in Maryland
Financial Associate in Suffolk County, NY
Accounts Payable Specialist in San Francisco Metro Area, CA
Film Maker in New York, NY
Fitness Coach in US South Region
Cook in Horry County, SC
Research Associate in San Diego Metro Area, CA
Leasing Consultant in Monroe County, NY
Sailor in San Diego, CA
Medical Doctor in Chicago Metro Area, IL
Occupational Therapist in Orlando Metro Area, FL
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Kansas
Military in Caddo County, LA
Auto Detailer in Boston Metro Area, MA
Mental Health Counselor in New York Metro Area, NY
Warehouse Manager in Portland Metro Area, OR
Warehouse Worker in Canton, OH
Childcare Director in Pennsylvania
Operator in Fort Wayne Metro Area, IN
Contract Specialist in Albuquerque Metro Area, NM
Clinical Laboratory Scientist in California
Driver in Ottawa County, MI
Data Entry Clerk in Salt Lake City Metro Area, UT
Correctional Officer in Kingman, AZ
Clerk in Norfolk County, MA
Accounts Receivable Specialist in Boston Metro Area, MA
Production Manager in Oakland County, MI
CAD Designer in Austin Metro Area, TX
See more
*
Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
**
Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.