How much does a family medicine physician make in Denver?
$255,600a year
Median yearly pay for family medicine physicians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $122.88 an hour or $21,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $122.88
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 271
- Jobs in the area
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,310Median: $255,600Highest 10%: $335,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,310 | $37.17 | |
| 25th | $183,600 | $88.26 | |
| Median | $255,600 | $122.88 | |
| 75th | $316,400 | $152.11 | |
| 90th | $335,900 | $161.51 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for family medicine physicians.
| Boulder, CO | $297,100 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $283,500 |
| Pueblo, CO | $256,500 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $231,800 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $186,100 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family medicine physician make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $122.88 ($255,600 a year).
Do family medicine physicians make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $255,600 against $244,200 nationally, 5% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $265,600, so Denver pays 4% less.
Where does Denver rank for family medicine physician pay?
127 of 271 metro areas with data.
How much does a family medicine physician make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $335,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.