Family Medicine Physicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for family medicine physicians in the U.S. is $244,180 ($117.39 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $244,180
- Mean annual wage
- $255,820
- Median hourly wage
- $117.39
- Employment
- 107,510
107,510 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,830 | $36.94 |
| 25th percentile | $162,420 | $78.09 |
| Median (50th) | $244,180 | $117.39 |
| 75th percentile | $334,270 | $160.71 |
| 90th percentile | $428,550 | $206.03 |
Highest-paying states for family medicine physicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $467,160 | 210 |
| Oklahoma | $361,350 | 2,170 |
| Idaho | $347,160 | 690 |
| Montana | $330,760 | 460 |
| Alaska | $323,490 | 760 |
| Pennsylvania | $306,030 | 4,190 |
| Utah | $297,510 | 550 |
| Oregon | $293,240 | 1,490 |
| Washington | $292,900 | 1,270 |
| Arizona | $292,760 | 2,620 |
Lowest-paying states
- Alabama: $134,550 median annual wage
- Connecticut: $163,930 median annual wage
- Missouri: $171,180 median annual wage
- New York: $210,920 median annual wage
- Michigan: $214,070 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
Typical tasks
- Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- Prepare government or organizational reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
- Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral or professional degree | 100.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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