How much does a physician make in Alabama?
$272,600a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Alabama. That is $131.06 an hour or $22,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $131.06
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,690Median: $272,600Highest 10%: $424,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,690 | $47.45 | |
| 25th | $139,300 | $66.96 | |
| Median | $272,600 | $131.06 | |
| 75th | $357,000 | $171.64 | |
| 90th | $424,400 | $204.05 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mobile, AL | $375,300 |
| Dothan, AL | $363,100 |
| Huntsville, AL | $357,000 |
| Decatur, AL | $351,800 |
| Auburn, AL | $293,600 |
| Montgomery, AL | $285,300 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $243,500 |
| Birmingham, AL | $237,000 |
| Gadsden, AL | $207,500 |
| Columbus, GA | $191,400 |
| Anniston, AL | $149,400 |
| Daphne, AL | $133,900 |
| Florence, AL | $125,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 26. California | $281,600 |
| 27. Virginia | $278,500 |
| 28. South Carolina | $274,500 |
| 29. Alabama | $272,600 |
| 30. Texas | $269,800 |
| 31. Georgia | $266,900 |
| 32. Florida | $262,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $131.06 ($272,600 a year).
Do physicians make more in Alabama than the national average?
Yes: $272,600 against $265,900 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Alabama rank for physician pay?
Alabama ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays physicians the most?
Mobile, AL, with a median of $375,300 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.