Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$76,830
- 25th Percentile — Junior$162,420
- 50th Percentile — Median$244,180
- 75th Percentile — Senior$334,270
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$428,550
The top 10% of Family Medicine Physicians earn $428,550 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $76,830, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $365,960 | +43.1% |
| Montana | $337,850 | +32.1% |
| Oklahoma | $329,940 | +29.0% |
| District of Columbia | $321,950 | +25.9% |
| Arizona | $310,630 | +21.4% |
| Idaho | $307,400 | +20.2% |
| Alaska | $307,210 | +20.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $298,410 | +16.6% |
| Utah | $297,110 | +16.1% |
| Wisconsin | $292,050 | +14.2% |
| New Jersey | $291,470 | +13.9% |
| Indiana | $285,950 | +11.8% |
| Tennessee | $284,650 | +11.3% |
| Georgia | $280,870 | +9.8% |
| Iowa | $279,120 | +9.1% |
| Maryland | $279,010 | +9.1% |
| Wyoming | $278,070 | +8.7% |
| Oregon | $275,320 | +7.6% |
| Washington | $274,210 | +7.2% |
| North Dakota | $272,470 | +6.5% |
| Minnesota | $272,380 | +6.5% |
| Massachusetts | $271,340 | +6.1% |
| Louisiana | $267,230 | +4.5% |
| Mississippi | $265,510 | +3.8% |
| Texas | $262,580 | +2.6% |
| West Virginia | $260,430 | +1.8% |
| Nebraska | $259,630 | +1.5% |
| South Dakota | $258,390 | +1.0% |
| Kentucky | $254,740 | -0.4% |
| California | $252,930 | -1.1% |
| Virginia | $252,590 | -1.3% |
| New Hampshire | $250,990 | -1.9% |
| Vermont | $249,620 | -2.4% |
| Colorado | $249,500 | -2.5% |
| South Carolina | $244,960 | -4.2% |
| Nevada | $242,460 | -5.2% |
| Maine | $239,970 | -6.2% |
| New Mexico | $238,170 | -6.9% |
| Kansas | $236,160 | -7.7% |
| Arkansas | $232,230 | -9.2% |
| Illinois | $229,370 | -10.3% |
| Ohio | $226,800 | -11.3% |
| Delaware | $226,230 | -11.6% |
| Hawaii | $222,540 | -13.0% |
| Florida | $222,290 | -13.1% |
| North Carolina | $220,360 | -13.9% |
| Michigan | $219,610 | -14.2% |
| Missouri | $214,250 | -16.2% |
| New York | $211,570 | -17.3% |
| Connecticut | $200,820 | -21.5% |
| Alabama | $169,720 | -33.7% |
What Factors Affect Family Medicine Physicians Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Family Medicine Physicians is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Rhode Island pays an average of $365,960, while Alabama pays $169,720 — a gap of $196,240 per year.
The middle half of Family Medicine Physicians earn between $162,420 and $334,270 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,830, while the top 10% earn more than $428,550.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Family Medicine Physicians?
The average salary for Family Medicine Physicians in the United States is $255,820 per year, with a median of $244,180.
What is the starting salary for Family Medicine Physicians?
Entry-level Family Medicine Physicians typically earn between $76,830 and $162,420 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Family Medicine Physicians the most?
Rhode Island pays Family Medicine Physicians the most at $365,960 per year on average, followed by Montana ($337,850) and Oklahoma ($329,940).
How much do Family Medicine Physicians make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $255,820, Family Medicine Physicians earn approximately $122.99 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Family Medicine Physicians a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 107,510 Family Medicine Physicians jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $255,820 and a median of $244,180 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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