Family Medicine Physician Salary
Family Medicine Physicians earn a median $239,200+ a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$239,200+
BLS top-coded wage
Range
$76,830 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
107,510
across the U.S.
Why does it say $239,200+? The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish exact wages above $239,200 a year — it reports them only as “$239,200 or more.” That means the typical family medicine physician earns at least this much, and many earn considerably more. In 19 states the median falls below the cap and is shown exactly in the state table below.
What family medicine physicians do
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 education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.3% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 2,900
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of family medicine physicians is projected to grow 3.3% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Family Medicine Physician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$179,361
per year · effective tax rate 26.5%
$14,947Monthly
$7,473Twice a month
$6,899Every 2 weeks
$86.23Hourly
- Federal income tax$49,442
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$3,938
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$179,361
Marginal rate: 32% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $76,830 | $36.94 | $62,880 |
| 25th percentile | $162,420 | $78.09 | $122,280 |
| Median (50th) | $244,180+ | $117.39 | $179,361 |
| 75th percentile | $334,270+ | $160.71 | $236,647 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $428,550+ | $206.03 | $295,713 |
Best cities for family medicine physicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $239,200+ | $191,179 | $176,582 | 2,950 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $239,200+ | $168,720 | $149,889 | 4,870 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Boston, MA — $239,200+
- New York, NY — $239,200+
Family Medicine Physician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $239,200+ | — | $296,037 | $213,600 – $239,200+ | 210 |
| Oklahoma | $239,200+ | — | $237,897 | $127,950 – $239,200+ | 2,170 |
| Idaho | $239,200+ | — | $227,431 | $84,020 – $239,200+ | 690 |
| Montana | $239,200+ | — | $217,121 | $175,530 – $239,200+ | 460 |
| Alaska | $239,200+ | — | $229,893 | $162,110 – $239,200+ | 760 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | — | $209,559 | $156,000 – $239,200+ | 4,190 |
| Utah | $239,200+ | — | $201,195 | $142,340 – $239,200+ | 550 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | — | $184,211 | $194,070 – $239,200+ | 1,490 |
| Washington | $239,200+ | — | $210,729 | $145,640 – $239,200+ | 1,270 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | — | $203,531 | $149,390 – $239,200+ | 2,620 |
| New Jersey | $239,200+ | — | $193,850 | $151,840 – $239,200+ | 3,050 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200+ | — | $195,289 | $199,250 – $239,200+ | 1,470 |
| Maryland | $239,200+ | — | $191,799 | $124,790 – $239,200+ | 1,050 |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $198,401 | $181,130 – $239,200+ | 260 |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | — | $182,285 | $153,100 – $239,200+ | 1,820 |
| Massachusetts | $239,200+ | — | $187,420 | $107,650 – $239,200+ | 3,540 |
| West Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $185,852 | $62,810 – $239,200+ | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | — | $195,426 | $175,300 – $239,200+ | 350 |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | — | $182,421 | $75,120 – $239,200+ | 2,700 |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | — | $183,735 | $116,900 – $239,200+ | 1,140 |
| Wyoming | $239,200+ | — | $192,754 | $224,970 – $239,200+ | 100 |
| Indiana | $239,200+ | — | $183,323 | $111,860 – $239,200+ | 1,410 |
| Georgia | $239,200+ | — | $176,465 | $161,560 – $239,200+ | 3,690 |
| Louisiana | $239,200+ | — | $179,407 | $118,970 – $239,200+ | 1,090 |
| California | $239,200+ | — | $162,018 | $74,510 – $239,200+ | — |
| Nevada | $239,200+ | — | $184,200 | $134,730 – $239,200+ | 340 |
| Kentucky | $239,200+ | — | $173,760 | $108,750 – $239,200+ | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $239,200+ | — | $167,990 | $95,260 – $239,200+ | 1,960 |
| South Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $176,597 | $175,200 – $239,200+ | 550 |
| Maine | $239,200+ | — | $160,877 | $163,850 – $239,200+ | 730 |
| Vermont | $239,200+ | — | $161,781 | $165,990 – $239,200+ | 240 |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $162,897 | $107,990 – $239,200+ | 1,200 |
| Texas | $235,710 | +3.1% | $173,801 | $75,150 – $239,200+ | 6,190 |
| Mississippi | $235,630 | +1.7% | $165,055 | $120,170 – $239,200+ | 570 |
| District of Columbia | $233,390 | +9.7% | $155,408 | $226,790 – $239,200+ | 150 |
| Kansas | $229,390 | −3.3% | $157,651 | $154,610 – $239,200+ | 210 |
| Nebraska | $228,590 | — | $159,605 | $78,910 – $239,200+ | 830 |
| New Mexico | $228,040 | — | $158,903 | $64,500 – $239,200+ | 650 |
| Delaware | $228,000 | −3.4% | $155,032 | $122,940 – $239,200+ | 640 |
| Florida | $227,700 | +3.3% | $168,542 | $75,020 – $239,200+ | — |
| Tennessee | $226,830 | −1.0% | $167,971 | $100,290 – $239,200+ | 2,260 |
| Ohio | $223,700 | +1.4% | $160,547 | $67,790 – $239,200+ | 1,490 |
| Virginia | $222,630 | +1.4% | $153,226 | $103,720 – $239,200+ | 2,930 |
| Hawaii | $218,210 | −2.1% | $146,863 | $96,990 – $239,200+ | 260 |
| Arkansas | $215,820 | +246.1% | $152,374 | $124,470 – $239,200+ | 290 |
| North Carolina | $215,230 | −5.3% | $152,065 | $118,600 – $239,200+ | 1,520 |
| Michigan | $214,070 | −2.7% | $150,442 | $65,320 – $239,200+ | 3,770 |
| New York | $210,920 | −1.8% | $145,566 | $62,090 – $239,200+ | 4,000 |
| Missouri | $171,180 | −21.1% | $121,159 | $69,590 – $239,200+ | 3,740 |
| Connecticut | $163,930 | −17.3% | $115,626 | $86,600 – $239,200+ | 790 |
| Alabama | $134,550 | −32.4% | $96,768 | $60,830 – $239,200+ | — |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.8% |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $236,590 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $224,990 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.3% |
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family medicine physician make?
The national median salary for family medicine physicians is at least $239,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,830 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays family medicine physicians the most?
Rhode Island has the highest median pay at $239,200+. After taxes and local prices, Boston, MA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many family medicine physicians are there in the U.S.?
About 107,510 people work as family medicine physicians nationwide.