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Pediatricians, General average salary by city in California
- Sacramento$340,410
- Vallejo$306,510
- Fresno$294,660
- Bakersfield$276,350
- San Diego$252,980
- San Francisco$248,510
- Visalia$247,160
- Los Angeles$201,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | $340,410 | $395,040 | $294,010 | $212,928 | 107 |
| Vallejo | $306,510 | $357,320 | $216,290 | $194,842 | 108 |
| Fresno | $294,660 | $289,290 | $253,110 | $188,520 | 102 |
| Bakersfield | $276,350 | $290,420 | $217,330 | $178,751 | 101 |
| San Diego | $252,980 | $262,650 | $214,140 | $165,703 | 112 |
| San Francisco | $248,510 | $207,450 | $171,750 | $163,184 | 116 |
| Visalia | $247,160 | $262,270 | $206,490 | $162,424 | 100 |
| Los Angeles | $201,090 | $176,900 | $130,600 | $135,120 | 114 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1221.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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