Median Salary
$244,180
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$117.39
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$428,550
entry level starts ~$76,830
Pay Grade
A+
elite pay · 108,000 employed
How much does a Family Medicine Physician make?
The median pay for a Family Medicine Physician in the United States is $244,180 per year — about $117.39 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $76,830, while the most experienced Family Medicine Physicians in the top 10% earn $428,550.
That is $182,790 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Family Medicine Physician salary range by percentile
Half of all Family Medicine Physicians earn between $162,420 and $334,270 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $76,830 | $36.94 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $162,420 | $78.09 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $244,180 | $117.39 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $334,270 | $160.71 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $428,550 | $206.03 |
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Highest-paying states for Family Medicine Physician
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Rhode Island leads the country for Family Medicine Physician pay at $467,160 a year, followed by Oklahoma ($361,350) and Idaho ($347,160). At the other end, Alabama posts the lowest median at $134,550 — a gap of $332,610 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Family Medicine Physician salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $227,700Tennessee $226,830Ohio $223,700Virginia $222,630Hawaii $218,210Arkansas $215,820North Carolina $215,230Michigan $214,070New York $210,920Missouri $171,180Connecticut $163,930Alabama $134,550
Workforce and education
About 108,000 people work as Family Medicine Physicians in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $255,820 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Family Medicine Physician make in the United States?
The median Family Medicine Physician salary in the United States is $244,180 per year, or about $117.39 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $76,830, while the top 10% of earners make $428,550 or more.
How does Family Medicine Physician pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A+ (elite pay), the Family Medicine Physician median of $244,180 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Family Medicine Physicians the most?
Rhode Island is the highest-paying state for Family Medicine Physicians, with a median salary of $467,160 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Family Medicine Physician?
Becoming a Family Medicine Physician typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Family Medicine Physicians work in the United States?
About 108,000 people were employed as Family Medicine Physicians in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.