How much does a physician make in Athens?
$235,400a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $113.15 an hour or $19,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $113.15
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 253 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,120Median: $235,400Highest 10%: $407,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,120 | $26.50 | |
| 25th | $139,400 | $67.00 | |
| Median | $235,400 | $113.15 | |
| 75th | $347,900 | $167.25 | |
| 90th | $407,900 | $196.10 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Chattanooga, TN | $429,900 |
| Savannah, GA | $357,100 |
| Rome, GA | $353,400 |
| Albany, GA | $346,600 |
| Dalton, GA | $287,800 |
| Atlanta, GA | $275,100 |
| Augusta, GA | $258,700 |
| Valdosta, GA | $204,700 |
| Columbus, GA | $191,400 |
| Macon, GA | $140,900 |
| Gainesville, GA | $130,500 |
Related jobs in Athens
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $388,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $281,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $217,100 |
| Pharmacist | $132,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,100 |
| Physician Assistant | $125,500 |
| Veterinarian | $123,300 |
| Physical Therapist | $101,600 |
| Occupational Therapist | $101,100 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $93,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $113.15 ($235,400 a year).
Do physicians make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $235,400 against $265,900 nationally, 11% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $266,900, so Athens pays 12% less.
Where does Athens rank for physician pay?
253 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $407,900 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.