Locum Physician Compensation in California
Survey benchmarks by specialty and facility setting. Compact state — multi-state license eligible. For informational purposes only.
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California Market Overview
California is the largest physician market in the US, with the highest baseline locum rates driven by cost of living, demand density, and the urban concentration of major health systems. California is an IMLC compact state. The Bay Area and Los Angeles metro areas command the highest rates in the West.