Plastic Surgeon Career in California
Based on 14 verified physician submissions from California
82/ 100
$760,000
Median Salary
+1% vs national
4.7/5
Satisfaction
100%
Would Choose Again
0
BLS Employed in California
Plastic Surgery Salary in California
25th Percentile
$730,000
Median
$760,000
75th Percentile
$1,000,000
Practice Settings in California
| Setting | Median Salary | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $760,000 | 12 |
| Hospital Employed | $750,000 | 2 |
What Physicians Actually Say
Thematic analysis of career insights from Plastic Surgery in California physicians. Based on 2 anonymized responses.
About the Career (1 responses)
Compensation
100%1 physician mentioned this
“Still employed so taking smaller total compensation than when I buy in.”— Private Practice, 3 yrs
About the Lifestyle (1 responses)
Predictable Schedule
100%1 physician mentioned this
“Very good. 4.5 days per week. 2 surgery usually 7:30-4 and 2.5 clinic 9-5 or 9-1”— Private Practice, 3 yrs
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 14 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections
0
/ 100
Excellent
* Limited data — score may shift as more physicians contribute
Score Breakdown
Salary
0
Satisfaction
0
Demand
0
Would Choose Again
0
Work-Life Balance
0
Training ROI
0
AI Resilience
0
Demand score powered by BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034): 3.9% projected growth (as fast as average)