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Physicians, Pathologists average salary by city in California
- San Diego$308,000
- Los Angeles$298,740
- San Jose$266,450
- San Francisco$194,600
- Riverside$158,770
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | $308,000 | $333,330 | $305,220 | $195,637 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $298,740 | $319,340 | $204,430 | $190,697 | 114 |
| San Jose | $266,450 | $248,420 | $161,720 | $173,294 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $194,600 | $186,300 | $186,300 | $130,896 | 116 |
| Riverside | $158,770 | $143,120 | $134,770 | $109,112 | 106 |
*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 29-1222.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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