How much does a family medicine physician make in Tennessee?
$226,800a year
Median yearly pay for family medicine physicians in Tennessee. That is $109.05 an hour or $18,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $109.05
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,300Median: $226,800Highest 10%: $481,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,300 | $48.22 | |
| 25th | $166,400 | $79.98 | |
| Median | $226,800 | $109.05 | |
| 75th | $441,800 | $212.39 | |
| 90th | $481,200 | $231.35 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $460,100 |
| Kingsport, TN | $352,600 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $264,700 |
| Memphis, TN | $256,200 |
| Clarksville, TN | $215,400 |
| Nashville, TN | $211,400 |
| Johnson City, TN | $77,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for family medicine physicians.
| 38. New Mexico | $228,000 |
| 39. Delaware | $228,000 |
| 40. Florida | $227,700 |
| 41. Tennessee | $226,800 |
| 42. Ohio | $223,700 |
| 43. Virginia | $222,600 |
| 44. Hawaii | $218,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family medicine physician make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $109.05 ($226,800 a year).
Do family medicine physicians make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $226,800 against $244,200 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for family medicine physician pay?
Tennessee ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays family medicine physicians the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $460,100 a year.
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.