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As of February 11, 2026, a Family Medicine physician in San Diego, California earns approximately $280,000 per year ($23,333 monthly). Based on an average 43-hour work week, this translates to about $125 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Family Medicine salaries in California or the national Family Medicine overview.
From 1 verified physician salary submissions in San Diego, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $280,000 to $280,000, with top performers earning up to $280,000 annually. Compared to the California median of $345,000, Family Medicine physician salaries in San Diego are lower by $65,000 (19%).
In San Diego, base salary accounts for 86% of total compensation—about $240,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives. The most common work environment is Private Practice (100% of physicians).
Local family medicine physician physicians report 2.0/5 career satisfaction in San Diego.
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Last updated: February 11, 2026
Distribution based on 1 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $280,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Family Medicine physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Family Medicine physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Average Salary
$280,000
Median Salary
$280,000
Salary Range
$280,000 - $280,000
National Average
$343,542
Difference
-18% vs National Average
Sample Size
1 local / 6 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $280,000 | 1 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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