Tennessee Median
$226,830
per year
Hourly Rate
$109.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $244,180
State Rank
#41 of 51
2,260 employed here
How much does a Family Medicine Physician make in Tennessee?
Family Medicine Physicians in Tennessee take home a median of $226,830 annually — roughly $109.05 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $244,180.
Within Tennessee, entry-level pay starts around $100,290 while the top 10% make $481,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $166,350 and $441,770 a year.
Family Medicine Physician salary range in Tennessee
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $100,290 | $48.22 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $166,350 | $79.98 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $226,830 | $109.05 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $441,770 | $212.39 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $481,200 | $231.35 |
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How Tennessee compares
Tennessee ranks 41st 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 $280,030Massachusetts $277,490West 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 $227,700Ohio $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 Tennessee
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 Tennessee pay ($226,830) 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 Tennessee?
The median Family Medicine Physician salary in Tennessee is $226,830 per year, or about $109.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $100,290 at the entry level to $481,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Tennessee pay compare to the national average?
Tennessee pays Family Medicine Physicians about 7% less than the national median of $244,180. Tennessee ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Tennessee a good state for Family Medicine Physicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $226,830 a year. About 2,260 Family Medicine Physicians are employed in Tennessee. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tennessee?
The highest-paying occupations in Tennessee include Cardiologist ($610,080), Dermatologist ($433,630), Surgeon, All Other ($373,510), 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.