How much does a physician make in Atlanta?
$275,100a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $132.25 an hour or $22,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $132.25
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 203 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 5,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $124,500Median: $275,100Highest 10%: $462,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $124,500 | $59.84 | |
| 25th | $161,500 | $77.62 | |
| Median | $275,100 | $132.25 | |
| 75th | $400,500 | $192.57 | |
| 90th | $462,400 | $222.31 |
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 |
| Augusta, GA | $258,700 |
| Athens, GA | $235,400 |
| Valdosta, GA | $204,700 |
| Columbus, GA | $191,400 |
| Macon, GA | $140,900 |
| Gainesville, GA | $130,500 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $132.25 ($275,100 a year).
Do physicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $275,100 against $265,900 nationally, 3% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $266,900, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for physician pay?
203 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $124,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $462,400 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.