- Open jobs
- 292
- Agencies hiring
- 4
- Median pay in listings
- $168/hour
- Pay range
- $7.00 – $389/hour
- Median wage in California (BLS)
- $135/hour
Locums Family Practice Physician Is Wanted in California
Locum Tenens Job Opportunity in California for Pediatric Anesthesiologist
A Locum Tenens Cardiologist Is Wanted in CA
California Facility Is Looking for a Locum Tenens Pediatric Anesthesiologist
Obstetrics Gynecologist Is Needed for Locum Tenens Help in California
A California Facility Seeks a Locum Tenens Otolaryngologist
An Anesthesiologist Is Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in California
A Locums Anesthesiologist Is Wanted in CA
Psychiatrist Is Wanted for Locums Help in CA
Facility in CA Seeks a Locums Cardiologist
CA Facility Needs a Locum Tenens Otolaryngologist
CA Facility Seeks a Locum Tenens Neurologist
A Facility in CA Seeks a Locums Radiation Oncologist
A California Facility Seeks a Locum Tenens Cardiologist
Orthopedic Surgeon Is Wanted for Locum Tenens Help in California
A California Facility Seeks a Locum Tenens Family Practice Physician
Family Practice Physician Is Needed for Locums Coverage in California
Locums Opportunity in California for Family Practice Physician
A Facility in CA Is Seeking a Locums Radiation Oncologist
A Facility in CA Needs a Locum Tenens Hematologist/Oncologist
A CA Facility Is Seeking a Locum Tenens Cardiologist
An Obstetrics Gynecologist Is Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in California
Psychiatrist - -
California Facility Needs a Locum Tenens Hematologist/Oncologist
A Locum Tenens Hematologist/Oncologist Is Wanted in California
Locum Tenens Position in California for Medical Oncologist
Facility in California Is Seeking a Locums Interventional Cardiologist
Locums Family Practice Physician Is Needed in CA
Locum Tenens Medical Oncologist Is Needed in CA
A Family Practice Physician Is Wanted for Temp to Perm Assistance in California
Physician pay in California
The median wage for Physician jobs in California is $135 per hour ($281,590 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $168/hour, from $7.00 to $389. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Locum tenens physicians, NPs and PAs need an active license in the state of the assignment, DEA registration and hospital credentialing. Locum agencies typically pay for licensing, malpractice insurance, travel and housing.
Agencies hiring for Physician jobs in California
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| CompHealth | 145 | — |
| Weatherby Healthcare | 106 | — |
| Health Advocates Network | 25 | $7.60/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 16 | $191/hr |
Cities with the most Physician jobs
Eureka (18), San Francisco (13), Los Angeles (12), Sonora (8), Turlock (7), Redding (7), Fontana (6), Stockton (6), Oakland (5), Fortuna (5), Chowchilla (5), Sacramento (5)
FAQ
How much does a Physician make in California?
The median wage for Physician jobs in California is $135 per hour (about $281,590 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physician jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $168 per hour.
How many Physician jobs are open in California?
292 Physician jobs from 4 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Locum tenens physicians, NPs and PAs need an active license in the state of the assignment, DEA registration and hospital credentialing. Locum agencies typically pay for licensing, malpractice insurance, travel and housing.