Source: SalaryDr salary data for Urology in California (Private Practice) (N=4 verified submissions, updated January 15, 2026, data as of 2026-01-15). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Real compensation data for urologists working in private practice settings in California.
$700,000
$668,750
$630,000
$800,000
Based on 4 responses, Private Practice Urology physicians in California report the following call schedule patterns:
Average work week: 54 hours
Call schedules vary by practice type within Private Practice settings. Private practice call schedules depend on group size and coverage arrangements.
Compare Urology salaries across different practice settings in California:
Explore city-level salary data for Urology physicians in California. Note: City pages show all practice settings combined.
The average Urology salary for Private Practice settings in California is $668,750, with a median of $700,000. This is based on 4 verified submissions.
Private Practice physicians in California earn a median of $700,000, compared to $630,000 for all Urology physicians in California. This represents a 11% higher salary than the state average.
Key factors include years of experience (15 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 Urology physicians in California earn a median of $700,000, compared to $590,000 nationally for Private Practice settings. This is 19% above the national average for Private Practice settings.
Private Practice Urology physicians in California work an average of 54 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 4 verified submissions from Urology physicians in Private Practice settings in California. This represents approximately 40% of all Urology submissions from California.
Average Salary
$668,750
Median Salary
$700,000
Salary Range
$630,000 - $800,000
National Average
$629,769
Difference
+6% vs National Average
Sample Size
4 local / 26 national reports
Distribution based on 4 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $700,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Urology physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Urology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $545,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $665,000 | 2 submissions |
| 16+ years | $800,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.