How much does a family medicine physician make?
The median family medicine physician in the United States earns $244,180 per year, about $117.39 an hour. That is the midpoint of the profession: half of all family medicine physicians earn more, and half earn less.
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. SOC code 29-1215.
Family medicine physician salary range
Pay for family medicine physicians spans a wide band. The lowest paid 10 percent earn under $76,830 a year, while the highest paid 10 percent take home more than $428,550. The average (mean) wage of $255,820 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,830 | $36.94 | Lowest paid |
| 25th percentile | $162,420 | $78.09 | |
| Median (50th) | $244,180 | $117.39 | Midpoint |
| 75th percentile | $334,270 | $160.71 | |
| 90th percentile | $428,550 | $206.03 | Highest paid |
Figures are national wage estimates for family medicine physicians (SOC 29-1215), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025.
Family medicine physician salary by state
Where you work changes the paycheck. Family medicine physicians earn the most in Rhode Island at $467,160 a year, and the least in Alabama at $134,550. The table below lists every state with published data, ranked by median annual salary.
| State | Median annual | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| New Jersey | $292,170 | 3,050 |
| Wisconsin | $290,640 | 1,470 |
| Maryland | $285,730 | 1,050 |
| North Dakota | $280,100 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $280,030 | 1,820 |
| Massachusetts | $277,490 | 3,540 |
| West Virginia | $272,680 | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $268,650 | 350 |
| Colorado | $265,560 | 2,700 |
| Iowa | $265,200 | 1,140 |
| Wyoming | $264,580 | 100 |
| Indiana | $261,940 | 1,410 |
| Georgia | $259,320 | 3,690 |
| Louisiana | $255,330 | 1,090 |
| California | $252,010 | N/A |
| Nevada | $251,550 | 340 |
| Kentucky | $248,730 | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $245,120 | 1,960 |
| South Dakota | $239,970 | 550 |
| Maine | $239,870 | 730 |
| Vermont | $239,340 | 240 |
| South Carolina | $239,200 | 1,200 |
| Texas | $235,710 | 6,190 |
| Mississippi | $235,630 | 570 |
| District of Columbia | $233,390 | 150 |
| Kansas | $229,390 | 210 |
| Nebraska | $228,590 | 830 |
| New Mexico | $228,040 | 650 |
| Delaware | $228,000 | 640 |
| Florida | $227,700 | N/A |
| Tennessee | $226,830 | 2,260 |
| Ohio | $223,700 | 1,490 |
| Virginia | $222,630 | 2,930 |
| Hawaii | $218,210 | 260 |
| Arkansas | $215,820 | 290 |
| North Carolina | $215,230 | 1,520 |
| Michigan | $214,070 | 3,770 |
| New York | $210,920 | 4,000 |
| Missouri | $171,180 | 3,740 |
| Connecticut | $163,930 | 790 |
| Alabama | $134,550 | N/A |
State median wages for family medicine physicians (SOC 29-1215), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS state files, May 2025. States where the BLS does not publish a median are not shown.
Job outlook for family medicine physicians
The BLS projects employment of family medicine physicians to grow 3.3% from 2025 to 2035. That is about as fast as the 3.5% average for all occupations. That works out to roughly 114,300 jobs in 2025 moving toward 118,000 by 2035.
Across the decade, the BLS expects about 2,900 openings a year for family medicine physicians. Most come from the need to replace workers who move to other jobs or leave the workforce, on top of any new positions from growth.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, 2025-35 (Table 1.2, Occupational projections and worker characteristics).
How to become a family medicine physician
The typical entry-level education for family medicine physicians is a doctoral or professional degree, according to the BLS. New hires typically complete an internship or residency to reach full competency.
Education, training, and experience data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program.
What affects how much a family medicine physician earns
Specialty, work setting, shift differentials, certifications, and region drive the numbers. Hospitals, surgical settings, and high cost metros pay above clinics and rural facilities.
Location is one of the clearest factors. The gap between the top paying state (Rhode Island, $467,160) and the lowest (Alabama, $134,550) shows how much geography alone can move the number, before experience or specialization.
About 107,510 people work as family medicine physicians in the United States. At $244,180 a year, the job pays above the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs.
Family medicine physician salary FAQ
How much does a family medicine physician make an hour?
The median hourly wage for a family medicine physician is $117.39. The middle half of family medicine physicians earn between $78.09 and $160.71 per hour.
What is the highest family medicine physician salary?
The highest paid 10 percent of family medicine physicians earn more than $428,550 per year. Top earners usually have the most experience and work in the best paying regions and industries.
How much does a family medicine physician make a year?
The median annual salary for a family medicine physician is $244,180. The average (mean) wage of $255,820 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
Is being a family medicine physician a well paid job?
At $244,180 a year, a family medicine physician earns above the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs. About 107,510 people work as family medicine physicians in the United States.
Which state pays family medicine physicians the most?
Rhode Island has the highest median salary for family medicine physicians at $467,160 a year. Oklahoma ($361,350) and Idaho ($347,160) follow. State medians come from the BLS OEWS state files, May 2025.
Is being a family medicine physician a good career?
Employment of family medicine physicians is projected to grow 3.3% from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the 3.5% average for all occupations. The BLS projects about 2,900 openings each year, from growth and from workers leaving the occupation.
Do you need a degree to become a family medicine physician?
The BLS lists the typical entry-level education for family medicine physicians as a doctoral or professional degree, so a college degree is usually expected.
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