Physician and Surgeon
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $9,985 to $14,107 | $119,820 to $169,284 |
| B | $12,095 to $17,093 | $145,140 to $205,116 |
| C | $12,679 to $17,916 | $152,148 to $214,992 |
| D | $13,047 to $20,278 | $156,564 to $243,336 |
| S | $17,555 to $22,439 | $210,660 to $269,268 |
| T | $18,530 to $23,684 | $222,360 to $284,208 |
| U | $19,506 to $27,430 | $234,072 to $329,160 |
| V | $20,746 to $22,439 | $248,952 to $269,268 |
| W | $21,901 to $23,684 | $262,812 to $284,208 |
| Y | $23,054 to $27,430 | $276,648 to $329,160 |
Representation
Union of American Physicians and Dentists represents Bargaining Unit R16, Physicians, Dentists and Podiatrists.
Where these jobs are
37 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 21 |
| Emergency Medical Services Authority | 11 |
| Department of Education | 4 |
| Department of Rehabilitation | 1 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Family Medicine Physicians across all California employers was $252,010 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $119,820 to $329,160 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.