How much does a physician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $150.19 an hour or $26,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $150.19
- Average (mean)
- $285,400
- Jobs
- 11,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,540 | $44.49 | |
| 25th | $186,300 | $89.57 | |
| Median | $312,400 | $150.19 | |
| 75th | $372,800 | $179.22 | |
| 90th | $450,000 | $216.33 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Pennsylvania | $413,400 |
| West Virginia | $400,100 |
| Nevada | $384,400 |
| Illinois | $381,800 |
| Minnesota | $362,300 |
| New Jersey | $356,000 |
| Texas | $345,800 |
| Indiana | $340,300 |
| Arizona | $338,300 |
| Kentucky | $324,400 |
| Iowa | $323,500 |
| Rhode Island | $323,000 |
| New York | $321,600 |
| Oklahoma | $317,900 |
| Florida | $313,500 |
| Ohio | $309,500 |
| Michigan | $303,100 |
| Washington | $300,700 |
| Colorado | $294,500 |
| Massachusetts | $285,200 |
| Missouri | $261,800 |
| Mississippi | $261,600 |
| Maryland | $253,700 |
| North Carolina | $248,900 |
| Virginia | $240,800 |
| North Dakota | $239,200 |
| Oregon | $239,200 |
| South Carolina | $237,000 |
| Nebraska | $229,100 |
| Kansas | $224,300 |
| Arkansas | $214,100 |
| Georgia | $211,800 |
| Vermont | $188,300 |
| California | $186,300 |
| Wisconsin | $83,610 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $384,600 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $373,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $365,800 |
| Austin, TX | $362,600 |
| Tampa, FL | $362,500 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $349,500 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $342,100 |
| Chicago, IL | $336,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $333,300 |
| Miami, FL | $332,600 |
| Louisville, KY | $330,000 |
| New York, NY | $327,800 |
| Providence, RI | $319,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $319,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $317,900 |
In other countries
Physician belongs to the international group "Generalist medical practitioners".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Anesthesiologist$391,500
- Cardiologist$496,000
- Dermatologist$328,700
- Emergency Medicine Physician$335,600
- Family Medicine Physician$244,200
- General Internal Medicine Physician$256,600
- Neurologist$248,600
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$292,900
- Pediatrician$210,000
- Psychiatrist$281,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $150.19 ($312,400 a year).
How much does a physician make a month?
About $26,030 a month before tax, based on a median of $312,400 a year.
How much does a physician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $92,540 or less a year ($44.49 an hour); the top 10% make $450,000 or more.
Which state pays physicians the most?
Pennsylvania, with a median of $413,400 a year, followed by West Virginia ($400,100) and Nevada ($384,400).
Which city pays physicians the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $384,600 a year.
How many physicians are there in the United States?
About 11,110 people work as physicians.
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.