How much does a family medicine physician make in Seattle?
$306,200a year
Median yearly pay for family medicine physicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $147.21 an hour or $25,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $147.21
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 271
- Jobs in the area
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,500Median: $306,200Highest 10%: $337,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,500 | $45.91 | |
| 25th | $285,700 | $137.35 | |
| Median | $306,200 | $147.21 | |
| 75th | $310,500 | $149.27 | |
| 90th | $337,900 | $162.44 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for family medicine physicians.
| Portland, OR | $286,200 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family medicine physician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $147.21 ($306,200 a year).
Do family medicine physicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $306,200 against $244,200 nationally, 25% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $292,900, so Seattle pays 5% more.
Where does Seattle rank for family medicine physician pay?
48 of 271 metro areas with data.
How much does a family medicine physician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $95,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $337,900 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.