Source: SalaryDr salary data for Plastic Surgery in California (Private Practice) (N=11 verified submissions, updated January 24, 2026, data as of 2026-01-24). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Real compensation data for plastic surgeons working in private practice settings in California.
$760,000
$828,182
$730,000
$1,000,000
Based on 11 responses, Private Practice Plastic Surgery physicians in California report the following call schedule patterns:
Average work week: 53 hours
Call schedules vary by practice type within Private Practice settings. Private practice call schedules depend on group size and coverage arrangements.
Real insights from Plastic Surgery physicians in Private Practice settings in California:
"Very good. 4.5 days per week. 2 surgery usually 7:30-4 and 2.5 clinic 9-5 or 9-1"— Plastic Surgery Physician, Private Practice
Explore city-level salary data for Plastic Surgery physicians in California. Note: City pages show all practice settings combined.
The average Plastic Surgery salary for Private Practice settings in California is $828,182, with a median of $760,000. This is based on 11 verified submissions.
Private Practice physicians in California earn a median of $760,000, compared to $750,000 for all Plastic Surgery physicians in California. This represents a 1% higher salary than the state average.
Key factors include years of experience (8 years average in this data), geographic location within California, subspecialty training, and individual productivity metrics. Private Practice settings often reward productivity and practice ownership.
Private Practice Plastic Surgery physicians in California earn a median of $760,000, compared to $750,000 nationally for Private Practice settings. This is 1% above the national average for Private Practice settings.
Private Practice Plastic Surgery physicians in California work an average of 53 hours per week. Private practice hours can vary significantly based on practice ownership and patient volume.
Private Practice settings offer Higher earning potential, Practice ownership, Clinical autonomy. However, physicians should also consider challenges such as Business responsibilities and Financial risk.
Based on our database, we have 11 verified submissions from Plastic Surgery physicians in Private Practice settings in California. This represents approximately 85% of all Plastic Surgery submissions from California.
Average Salary
$828,182
Median Salary
$760,000
Salary Range
$730,000 - $1,000,000
National Average
$836,944
Difference
-1% vs National Average
Sample Size
11 local / 36 national reports
Distribution based on 11 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $760,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Plastic Surgery physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Plastic Surgery 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.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | $883,333 | 3 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $814,286 | 7 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $760,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.