Physician and Surgeon, Departments of Mental Health and Developmental Services
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
2 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Developmental Services | 2 |
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.
- Footnote P8 Pay differential code 8 — refer to applicable MOU or DPA rule for specific conditions.