How much does a physician make in Birmingham?
$237,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $113.96 an hour or $19,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $113.96
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 251 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,800Median: $237,000Highest 10%: $384,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,800 | $54.24 | |
| 25th | $139,300 | $66.96 | |
| Median | $237,000 | $113.96 | |
| 75th | $341,400 | $164.13 | |
| 90th | $384,200 | $184.69 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| 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 |
| Gadsden, AL | $207,500 |
| Columbus, GA | $191,400 |
| Anniston, AL | $149,400 |
| Daphne, AL | $133,900 |
| Florence, AL | $125,000 |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $334,100 |
| Pediatrician | $189,700 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $175,900 |
| Podiatrist | $169,800 |
| Optometrist | $162,900 |
| Pharmacist | $138,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $120,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 |
| Veterinarian | $106,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $105,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $113.96 ($237,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $237,000 against $265,900 nationally, 11% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $272,600, so Birmingham pays 13% less.
Where does Birmingham rank for physician pay?
251 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $112,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $384,200 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.