How much does a physician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $127.85 an hour or $22,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $127.85
- Average (mean)
- $262,000
- Jobs
- 342,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,170 | $33.25 | |
| 25th | $102,900 | $49.49 | |
| Median | $265,900 | $127.85 | |
| 75th | $378,800 | $182.10 | |
| 90th | $452,400 | $217.48 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| North Dakota | $454,600 |
| Montana | $438,900 |
| Maine | $419,400 |
| Wisconsin | $391,700 |
| Minnesota | $367,300 |
| Indiana | $366,200 |
| New Hampshire | $361,300 |
| Alaska | $355,100 |
| Louisiana | $350,900 |
| Oregon | $347,200 |
| Vermont | $343,100 |
| Wyoming | $342,800 |
| Hawaii | $339,300 |
| New Mexico | $327,700 |
| Kentucky | $327,400 |
| Arizona | $312,500 |
| Washington | $307,200 |
| Tennessee | $301,300 |
| Idaho | $299,300 |
| Colorado | $298,300 |
| Delaware | $297,500 |
| Ohio | $297,400 |
| Iowa | $295,200 |
| Nebraska | $290,500 |
| New Jersey | $285,000 |
| California | $281,600 |
| Virginia | $278,500 |
| South Carolina | $274,500 |
| Alabama | $272,600 |
| Texas | $269,800 |
| Georgia | $266,900 |
| Florida | $262,200 |
| North Carolina | $260,300 |
| Oklahoma | $259,200 |
| West Virginia | $258,000 |
| Nevada | $252,100 |
| New York | $242,500 |
| South Dakota | $239,200 |
| Massachusetts | $236,600 |
| Rhode Island | $228,600 |
| Mississippi | $228,100 |
| Utah | $228,100 |
| Missouri | $228,000 |
| Kansas | $221,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $217,300 |
| Connecticut | $215,000 |
| Maryland | $212,100 |
| Michigan | $155,500 |
| Arkansas | $136,900 |
| Illinois | $132,500 |
| District of Columbia | $77,430 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Burlington, VT | $517,900 |
| Texarkana, TX | $516,900 |
| Mansfield, OH | $478,000 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $460,400 |
| Bismarck, ND | $454,600 |
| Boulder, CO | $453,500 |
| Topeka, KS | $451,900 |
| Portland, ME | $442,800 |
| Muncie, IN | $436,300 |
| Green Bay, WI | $435,400 |
| Lawrence, KS | $432,900 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $429,900 |
| Decatur, IL | $429,300 |
| Champaign, IL | $423,300 |
| Mankato, MN | $421,600 |
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
- Physician$312,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $127.85 ($265,900 a year).
How much does a physician make a month?
About $22,160 a month before tax, based on a median of $265,900 a year.
How much does a physician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,170 or less a year ($33.25 an hour); the top 10% make $452,400 or more.
Which state pays physicians the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $454,600 a year, followed by Montana ($438,900) and Maine ($419,400).
Which city pays physicians the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $517,900 a year.
How many physicians are there in the United States?
About 342,720 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.