Hospitalists Salary in California
Hospitalists in California earn a median of $281,590 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Physicians, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $281,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($265,930)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 25,530
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,590; the top 10% earn over $431,980. Nationally the range is $69,170 to $452,360.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Nurse Midwives$203,840 median in California
- Physician Assistants$165,650 median in California
- Nurse Practitioners$168,520 median in California
- Clinical Nurse Specialists$140,270 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Family Medicine Physicians$252,010 median in California
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$301,240 median in California
Hospitalists pay in California
How much do hospitalists make in California?
The median is $281,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,590 and the top 10% earn over $431,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for hospitalists?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 50 (+6% vs. the national median of $265,930). Living costs are not included.