Family Medicine Physicians Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $291,880 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $140.33
10th percentile $165,990
90th percentile $446,730
National median $238,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $165,990
    25th
    $266,520
    50th (median)
    $291,880
    75th
    $420,170
    90th
    $446,730

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Family Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 267% Median Family Medicine Physicians salary is 167% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Family Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma City, OK $481,870
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $469,580
    Knoxville, TN $460,080
    Great Falls, MT $449,840
    Lawton, OK $448,460
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010

    Nearby metros — Family Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010
    Salinas, CA $410,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $351,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $348,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $345,310
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $345,310

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$178,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79,580
    Pharmacy Technicians$49,420
    Physicians, All Other$305,610
    Nurse Practitioners$159,090
    Dental Hygienists$127,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Family Medicine Physicians make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Santa Cruz, CA is $140.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $214.78 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Family Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median Family Medicine Physicians salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 22.4% above the national median of $238,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Family Medicine Physicians in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Family Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $165,990 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $266,520.