Massachusetts Median
$277,490
per year
Hourly Rate
$133.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+14% vs US median
US median $244,180
State Rank
#16 of 51
3,540 employed here
How much does a Family Medicine Physician make in Massachusetts?
A Family Medicine Physician working in Massachusetts earns a median salary of $277,490 per year, or about $133.41 per hour. That is 14% above the national median of $244,180 for this occupation.
Within Massachusetts, entry-level pay starts around $107,650 while the top 10% make $384,390 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $215,730 and $361,670 a year.
Family Medicine Physician salary range in Massachusetts
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $107,650 | $51.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $215,730 | $103.72 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $277,490 | $133.41 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $361,670 | $173.88 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $384,390 | $184.80 |
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How Massachusetts compares
Massachusetts ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories for Family Medicine Physician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Family Medicine Physician salary in other states
Rhode Island $467,160Oklahoma $361,350Idaho $347,160Montana $330,760Alaska $323,490Pennsylvania $306,030Utah $297,510Oregon $293,240Washington $292,900Arizona $292,760New Jersey $292,170Wisconsin $290,640Maryland $285,730North Dakota $280,100Minnesota $280,030West Virginia $272,680New Hampshire $268,650Colorado $265,560Iowa $265,200Wyoming $264,580Indiana $261,940Georgia $259,320Louisiana $255,330California $252,010Nevada $251,550Kentucky $248,730Illinois $245,120South Dakota $239,970Maine $239,870Vermont $239,340South Carolina $239,200Texas $235,710Mississippi $235,630District of Columbia $233,390Kansas $229,390Nebraska $228,590New Mexico $228,040Delaware $228,000Florida $227,700Tennessee $226,830Ohio $223,700Virginia $222,630Hawaii $218,210Arkansas $215,820North Carolina $215,230Michigan $214,070New York $210,920Missouri $171,180Connecticut $163,930Alabama $134,550
Working as a Family Medicine Physician in Massachusetts
Nationally, about 108,000 people work as Family Medicine Physicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Massachusetts pay ($277,490) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Family Medicine Physician make in Massachusetts?
The median Family Medicine Physician salary in Massachusetts is $277,490 per year, or about $133.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $107,650 at the entry level to $384,390 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Massachusetts pay compare to the national average?
Massachusetts pays Family Medicine Physicians about 14% more than the national median of $244,180. Massachusetts ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Family Medicine Physicians?
Yes on pay — Massachusetts pays above the national median for this occupation, at $277,490 a year. About 3,540 Family Medicine Physicians are employed in Massachusetts. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Massachusetts?
The highest-paying occupations in Massachusetts include Radiologist ($426,560), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($392,300), Surgeon, All Other ($387,150), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.